22 February 2011
14 Picture Perfect Playhouses
It may seem hard to imagine with the current conditions outside, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about backyard season. In addition to planning your gardens and picking patio furniture,…
16 February 2011
Product Innovation: Kerdi-Board – What you don’t see could inspire you!
I love to hear about building material innovations. With that being said, I also tend to wait until the pros have had a chance to work with and evaluate the pros and cons of new materials. In 2010, a…
Health & securityDIY projectsHome addition & remodelingTechnology & home innovationBuilding materialsRoom by room
14 February 2011
Getting your home ready to list
In a buyer’s market, the onus is on sellers to do everything possible to woo potential buyers and get a leg-up on the competition. Here we provide 10 stylish tips for increasing your curb appeal and…
Professional ServicesHome addition & remodelingRoom by roomMaintenance home & garden
13 February 2011
The Dry Garden – Great example of xeriscaping
As beautiful as private landscapes can be, and they can be stunning, none can match the poetry, joy and solace of a public garden done right. As proof, look no further than Arlington Garden in…
Outdoor LivingEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & waste
10 February 2011
Looking to build or renovate? Get it in writing!
Why a written contract makes sense... You want to work with a reputable contractor – one that treats you fairly and honestly, puts their promises in writing,and backs up their work.You should not…
Professional ServicesFinance & legalConstruction methodsHome addition & remodeling
9 February 2011
How to make your interiors more pet friendly
If you are like most pet owners you love your furry members of the family, but you also feel like you have to sacrifice your sense of style in your home decor because of them. Whether it is because…
Health & securityRoom by roomFurniture & accessoriesInterior DesignMaintenance home & garden
7 February 2011
Captured: The Ruins of Detroit
Up and down Detroit’s streets, buildings stand abandoned and in ruin. French photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre set out to document the decline of an American city. Their book “The Ruins…
6 February 2011
Xeriscaping – A sustainable landscape option
Whether by conscience or necessity, many people are looking to reduce their water consumption. The perfectly manicured emerald lawn may certainly look lovely but normally requires a great deal of…
Tips & tricksOutdoor LivingFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & waste
2 February 2011
Up on the roof: Those darn ice dams
A Wayland, Mass. man was felled by a piece of ice as big as a desk this weekend when he was trying to clear an ice dam from his roof. This winter's weather has created a perfect storm for ice dams—a…
Health & securityDIY projectsMaintenance home & gardenBuilding materialsBuilding systems
1 February 2011
Special Promotion on Customized Drummond Plans
Dream the dream – customize your Drummond House Plan and save! Have you found a Drummond House Plan that is perfect... almost? Part of the joy of building your own home is the option to customize…
30 January 2011
Ten Myths About the New Energy-efficient CFL Light Bulbs
The BC government is phasing out the old inefficient incandescent light bulbs, as a way to help us save money and become more energy efficient, but as a result, there’s a lot of myth-making going on…
LightingHealth & securityBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
27 January 2011
Earthquake awareness – tips to prepare for ‘the big one’
Not all of our readers live in earthquake zones but coastal BC is very much aware of the need to be prepared for 'the big one'. A province-wide initiative resulted in Canada's largest earthquake…
Maintenance home & gardenTips & tricksBuilding materialsHealth & security
26 January 2011
The Importance of Bathroom and Kitchen Fans
Bathroom and kitchen fans are an important part of your home's ventilation system. They remove odours from your house, which improves indoor air quality. They also remove moisture, which decreases…
Health & securityBuilding systemsMaintenance home & gardenFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesRoom by room
23 January 2011
How to choose green building materials
At DrummondHousePlans, we scour the web for resources for you. With so much discussion about eco-friendly and green building options, it is great to see articles that are more factual than full of…
Recycling, composting & wasteEnvironmental issuesDrummond House PlansFurniture & accessoriesBuilding materialsOutdoor Living
19 January 2011
5 ways to keep your home warmer
Baby, it’s cold outside. And, as temperatures drop, heating bills tend to rise. Thankfully, there are some simple steps you can take to keep your home warm without having to touch that thermostat.…
18 January 2011
Architectural Tourism – Harbin International Festival of Ice and Snow
Some architectural styles are classic while others are more temporary in nature. The Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin China paradoxically combines the two, except the temporary nature is…
17 January 2011
Will new mortgage rules trigger winter buying?
The new rules being introduced by the Canadian Real Estate Association could be just the incentive for young home-buyers to get off the fence, as indicated in today's Globe and Mail... The Canadian…
11 January 2011
Good-bye incandescent bulbs, hello mercury
The most popular sizes of incandescent light bulbs will disappear from most store shelves in B.C. within the next few weeks and the most common replacement lights cost up to 10 times more to buy.…
LightingHealth & securityBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
8 January 2011
Plan of the Week – “Perfect Porches!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2884 Very popular since its first appearance on the market, this model owes its popularity to an undeniable exterior charm, a most enviable solarium and four…
6 January 2011
Indoor Air Quality
With Canadians spending more than 90% of their time indoors, much of it at home, the "healthiness" of their home is a serious issue. Poor indoor air can have a detrimental impact on people's…
Building systemsHealth & securityEnvironmental issuesProfessional Services