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…
Cursed with a boring door but limited budget? Fake it till you make it!
traditional entry design by seattle interior designer It's The Little Things... there are plenty of ways to spice up a simple solid-front door. There's a lot you can do to make them special with…
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…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…
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…
Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan
As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…
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…
Energy Efficiency Series: Considering a Heat Pump?
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. A heat pump is an electrical…
Defining Spaces: Six Ways to Work With an Open Foyer
traditional entry design by minneapolis design-build Schrader & Companies Many post-war and colonial homes lack a distinct foyer; either the front door opens right into the living area, or you…
Energy Efficiency Series: Alternate Building Methods
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. In a quest for cost-effective,…
Plan of the Week: “Corporate Retreat or Ultimate Vacation Getaway”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2957A-V1 This rustic chalet features 6 bedrooms, panoramic views, generous storage and many amenities. Suitable for large family vacations, a corporate retreat,…
How to Control Moisture in Your Home in the Winter
Winter moisture and condensation With snow and ice on the ground and colder temperatures outside, you may notice condensation collecting on your windows and in other parts of the house. Though you…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Home Automation
People who inhabit and visit the houses and homes we live in come in all shapes and sizes. They range in age from infancy to old age with a variety of ever-changing abilities and skills. Housing…
Plan of the Week: “Contemporary Investment Property With Floorplan Options”
www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 3058 Whether you are a contractor, residential developer or even private investor, take a look at this contemporary semi-detached and see for yourself that this is an…
Energy Efficiency Series: Furnace Maintenance for Energy Savings
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. Out of sight, out of mind…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound
modern living room design by san francisco spfa.com Many of us dream of a wireless home — a place where stereos, speakers and video components all live and work together without the eyesore of ugly…
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,…
Tech Tuesday Topic – “Sleek and Sexy iPad Wall Mount”
Simple and sleek interiors are trending and the one thing that does not go with this is clutter. Those who are tethered to their iPads have a tendency to keep that same sleekness in their decor. So…
