18 May 2010

Canadian Mortgage Trend – Hybrid Mortgages Catching On

Investors like to avoid putting all their eggs in one basket. But this philosophy has been slow to catch on in the mortgage market. 94% of people still choose either fixed or variable rates, says…

Finance & legalDrummond House Plans

3 May 2010

Zoning Changes Provide New Space for Carriage and Laneway Houses

With our participation in a number of Home Shows across BC, we have discovered the popularity of the small but mighty Carriage House. Historically, a "Carriage house" (also referred to as Coach…

Finance & legalDrummond House Plans

20 May 2009

Building your first home?

You've thought about it for so long and now, you are close to start building your home!  What an exciting decision but are you ready?  Are you stepping down this path for the first time?  Nervous…

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27 March 2009

Drummond House Plans – Customer Testimony

Fridays are not always the same...  This one, is a particular "positive Friday" !  Since I was very busy and out of the office most of the week, I decided to go through my e-mails and found this one…

House Plan CustomizationDrummond House PlansBuilding materialsFinance & legal

20 March 2009

Investing in new multi-family properties?

For family reasons (keeping the family together without sacrificing independance) or for economical reasons, you might be thinking of investing in a multi-family construction and build a townhouse or…

Multifamily & multigenerational home dhpBuilding materialsFinance & legalDrummond House Plans

18 September 2008

Customer testimony

Last Monday, I posted this messsage on my personal blog from one of our many satisfied customers :o) Good Afternoon, We recently purchased one of your designs and are currently in the process of…

Professional ServicesDrummond House PlansFinance & legal

26 March 2008

Radiant electric floors linked to cancer?

An expert in electromagnetic fields at Hydro-Québec advises against the use of certain radiant electric floors which could increase the risk of infant leukemia.  <<As children are often laying…

Environmental issuesBuilding materialsFinance & legal

9 January 2008

House Plans and Copyrights

As with music and films, house plans are protected by the Canadian Copyright Law, as specified in a section reserved for this at http://www.drummonddesigns.com/copyrights.html  Not many people are…

Finance & legalDrummond House Plans

2 January 2008

Hiring a contractor

Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality.  There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…

Construction methodsProfessional ServicesBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansFinance & legal

5 December 2007

Tips on building your first home

You’ve thought about it and now you’re doing it, you’re building your own home.  It is an exciting decision to make.  Being able to choose, plan and live in a dream for many, but now you are making…

Construction methodsTips & tricksBuilding materialsFinance & legalTechnology & home innovation

21 November 2007

Planning your garage

Adding a garage is not only practical – it also increases the resale value of your property. With planning, excavation, foundation, construction, electrical and other costs, a simple garage can…

Maintenance home & gardenHome addition & remodelingDrummond House PlansDetached garage & shedFinance & legal

17 October 2007

Renovation, a good way to offset the expected slowdown in construction startups

In recent years, the residential construction industry has undergone an unprecedented growth, and it’s noteworthy that the province of Quebec has contributed more than ever to the record construction…

Drummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingOutdoor LivingProfessional ServicesFinance & legal