18 October 2024
How to prepare your flowerbeds for winter with Foliflor
With fall coming to an end, we need to take care of our flowerbeds and prepare them for winter. To do this, we decided to ask a few questions to the Foliflor team who were able to give us several…
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22 May 2017
New Tesla solar roof sets – ready for pre-order!
They have finally moved dream to reality, the solar tiles Tesla are finally available for pre-order! Find out more about how Elon Musk and Tesla claim to be able to change the usual way of generating…
Building materialsLatest TrendsBuilding systemsEnvironmental issuesConstruction methodsTechnology & home innovation
6 October 2014
NEW – Small & Tiny home designs by Drummond House Plans
Tiny Homes' Press release Drummondville, October 6th, 2014—The management of Drummond House Plans, a Canadian leader in the development of residential architectural plans and related services, is…
28 May 2014
Make Your Air Conditioner Fit
A guest post by Emily Davies edited by Deb Villeneuve If you are someone that has taken time and effort to create the perfect garden, then the last thing you want is something that is going to spoil…
1 May 2014
Environmentally superior chalet
With the Environmentally Superior method to enhance the quality of construction and energy efficiency Drummond House Plans proposes a new and innovative approach to ecologically and ergonomically…
24 April 2014
Environmentally Superior Bungalow
Designed with the same “ES” inspiration as plan 2939-ES, one of our top-selling cabin home designs, Drummond House Plans new approach includes Northaven another application of the strategy that…
Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansConstruction methods
2 December 2013
10 ways to color the season “green”
It seems as though, no matter how "environmentally friendly" you are during the year, something seems to come over us during the holiday season that tends to diminish push all of these good…
Environmental issuesDecorationDIY projectsTips & tricksOutdoor LivingColorsSeasonal ideas
27 September 2013
10 inspiring ways to fence-in you space!
You like the look and feel of nature...how about a green fence cloaked in ivy or a cedar hedge or other kind of shrub like lilac. You can even opt for imitation if the idea of having year round…
Environmental issuesColorsDIY projectsTips & tricksOutdoor LivingDrummond House PlansRoom by room
27 June 2013
Environmentally Superior single storey
Designed with the same “ES” inspiration as plan 2939-ES, Drummond House Plans Environmentally Superior single storey is optimized by the new approach which includes all of the facets related to your…
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20 June 2013
Environmentally Superior chalet
In an attempt to enhance the quality of construction with regards to energy efficiency, economy, Drummond House Plans proposes a new and innovative approach to ecologically and ergonomically…
Environmental issuesConstruction methodsBuilding systemsHouse of the WeekDrummond House Plans
13 June 2013
What makes the Environment Superior
Since publishing ES - a new standard in plans and planning I have received numerous questions via Email at [email protected] concerning our new, Environmentally Superior approach. The…
31 May 2013
E.S. a new standard
In the near future, Drummond House Plans will be introducing plan models with the ES suffix What does ES mean? ES is short for Environmentally Superior. We're not just talking about the…
Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansHealth & securityOutdoor LivingBuilding systems
27 May 2013
Make Your House Greener in 5 Easy and Affordable Steps
When people think about environmentally respectful houses, they usually tend to picture very high-tech buildings whose components are way too expensive. Although it is true that green houses can cost…
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2 May 2013
Eco-Friendly Garden
Another helpful guest post from Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve The eco-friendly garden is not something that exists only in the magazines or on TV. It is so easy to have one, especially when…
Environmental issuesRecycling, composting & wasteOutdoor Living
19 March 2013
Eco-Friendly House Decoration
A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve The eco-friendly way of life can include many activities that we do every day. With a little effort it will be easy to discover how we can…
Environmental issuesDIY projectsTips & tricksOutdoor LivingRoom by room
28 February 2013
Moving with Used Boxes
A guest post from Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve Packing and moving with used boxes can be something you're doing for a variety of reasons, ranging from a love for eco-friendly ideals to…
17 December 2012
Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With Strings!
Looking to wrap up your Christmas gifts with a bit of nostalgia? Using kraft paper tied up with strings may be just the ticket. Easily recycled and easy to personalize, it is a charming and…
Environmental issuesDIY projectsOutdoor LivingSeasonal ideas
1 November 2012
Green and Clean: Ecofriendly Tub and Shower Surrounds
Contemporary Bathroom design by Toronto Photographer DigitalProperties.ca Daily rituals ground our days with a predictable rhythm that can provide comfort. Although many of them are banal, why not…
15 October 2012
Green and Clean: Sleek Water-Wise Bathroom Fixtures
Contemporary Bathroom design by Philadelphia General Contractor Kenny Grono Sure, we're called the "water planet," but remarkably little of the blue stuff — less than 1 percent — is available to…
Environmental issuesRoom by roomDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & waste
27 September 2012
Drain Water Heat Recovery – An Untapped Resource
This simple system for recovering heat from wastewater makes a lot of sense—especially for families and commercial buildings that produce a lot of hot water. Power-Pipe drainline heat exchanger. Heat…