Connecting on the Front Porch
Image courtesy of BuildDirect There is no doubt the front porch will continue to be a building trend in 2012. Front porches are popular on new homes and are being added to existing homes. People feel…
The Perfect Home for the Single Woman
Recent statistics show that you don’t have to be a “Mrs.” in order to buy your dream house. In fact, single women dominate the homeowner’s market as of late—in 2010 alone, single women accounted for…
House Plan of the Week – “Majestic Cottage With Depth”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # W3827 You are searching for a large cottage which can be built on a relatively narrow lot? This model easily fits the bill with its 45 foot width. Let’s examine it…
Book Review: All New Square Foot Gardening
I grew up in the country where our tradional "row garden" could not only put up preserves for a family of five for an entire year, but also supply most of our city aunts, uncles, and cousins with…
Backyard Structures – Your Very Own Architectural Opuscule
traditional exterior design by burlington architect Birdseye Design The dictionary app on my iPhone alerts me every afternoon to a "word of the day." The other day it came up with "opuscule," a…
Plan of the Week: “A New Classic Style”
www.DrummondHousePlans - Model # 2837A A classic design is timeless, and so it is for model 2837, of which the popularity and models derived thereof never cease to increase since its appearance on…
Plan of the Week: “Two or Three Bedroom, Cupola-Adorned Cottage”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3902 This slender plan (28 feet wide, not including porches) combines the urban preference for an attached garage with the country charm of panoramic view,…
Plan of the Week – “Resort-Style Chalet”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3925 Master of the art of designing houses for panoramic sites, Drummond Designs takes great pleasure in offering one of the most impressive models in its vacation…
12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home
traditional kitchen design by other metros general contractor Weaver Custom Homes When it comes to building materials, stone has been admired for its longevity and beauty since the oldest dates…
How to Choose the Perfect Glazed Doors For Your Porch
Photo Credit: Freshome Your porch or some call it patio often has doors that can give you direct access inside your home. Whether yours are solid or glazed (with windows), choosing how this door…
Plan of the Week – “A Pretty Promenade”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3930 Seeing the undeniable popularity of model 3900, we thought it well to offer a larger version which proposes more room layouts while maintaining the popular…
Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots
I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…
Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. How much do our buildings…
Herb Gardens: Flavorful Gardening Landscape Additions
An easy way to ease into gardening is when you receive a tangible benefit. A cottage herb garden provides visual interest, delightful scents and a perpetual supply of fresh herbs. A snip here, a…
Keep Hornets From Crashing Your Picnic
Image source: National Geographic For us, hornets and spiders fall into the same category. This is because these bugs, while they can look somewhat creepy and intimidating, are actually beneficial.…
How to Illuminate Your Yard With Landscape Lighting
Create a stunning landscape that can be enjoyed during the day and night with inventive outdoor lighting solutions. Define the Purpose for Landscape Lighting Before you invest in any landscape…
Plan of the Week – “Soak in the Summer!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3914 While away your time in this airy beauty in the summertime or anytime. Simple and distinctive lines front and back ensure a handsome presence from any…
Complete Your Landscape With a Backyard Cottage
Charming Outbuildings Provide Storage, Workspace or a Quick Getaway traditional landscape design It's that time of summer when my husband I start looking at the landscaping. It's too hot to plant…
DIY Project – How to Install a Porch Swing
Nothing says summertime quite like a tall pitcher of iced tea or lemonade while swaying on a porch swing. This DIY article from our friends at BuildDirect shows how to add this attractive addition to…
