14 September 2010
Institute report refutes (Canadian) housing bubble trouble
Article from the Calgary Sun By MYKE THOMAS, SUNMEDIA - Last Updated: September 12, 2010 12:49pm A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute refutes the notion Canada is on the verge of a housing…
7 September 2010
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Home maintenance can seem like a daunting task. Thankfully there are many resources to guide you through the seasonal tasks to ensure that you protect the value of your home. Having a checklist is…
6 September 2010
Fall & Winter Seasonal Maintenance Guide — Northwest
Living on Vancouver Island, I cannot but suppress a giggle about the two seasons in the Pacific Northwest, being rain and not rain. While this article focuses on some of the unique aspects of…
Seasonal ideasHealth & securityDrummond House PlansMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricks
5 September 2010
Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more
Get organized with smart built-ins, shelves, drawer organizers and more for mudrooms, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, living rooms and more. After all, decorating with storage in…
Room by roomTips & tricksDIY projectsFurniture & accessories
4 September 2010
Buildings Collapse in Powerful New Zealand Quake
Excerpt from (CBS/AP) WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Sept. 4, 2010 ""An Absolute Miracle" No Deaths From 7.1-Mag Earthquake; Reports of People Trapped in Rubble; 2 Injuries Chimneys and walls crumbled to…
Finance & legalHealth & securityTechnology & home innovation
4 September 2010
Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed
Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…
Outdoor LivingDrummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesConstruction methodsDIY projects
3 September 2010
Science News – Bacteria could make self-healing concrete
In areas of freeze-thaw cycles and where there is chemical potential to degrade concrete, self-healing concrete could be a dream come true. This research is in its formative stages, but it causes one…
Drummond House PlansBuilding materialsTechnology & home innovation
31 August 2010
Spanish Eco-Lighting Shines
Sneak peek of some energy-efficient lighting solutions from Interior Design From Spain OUTDOOR LIGHTING We know that Spain falls on the more fortunate side of Mother Nature, but many of us have to…
Outdoor LivingDrummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesLighting
31 August 2010
Manitoba leads way in energy conservation
Article from the Brandon Sun, August 30, 2010 by Mike Moore THE Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance recently released its 8th annual report card and Manitoba led the country for the fourth straight…
Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingBuilding systemsProfessional Services
30 August 2010
Permit requirements for storage sheds and outbuildings
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 2961-16 Adding outbuildings and sheds can increase your property values and add much-needed space and efficiency. When adding a building to your property, you need…
28 August 2010
Plan of the Week – “Grace and Flow”
www.DrummondHousePlans - Plan # 2590-V1 This curb-appeal charmer is all about flow! The focal point of the stately forward gable draws the eye downward to the alluring front-to-back wraparound…
27 August 2010
The Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update – September 2010
The CHBA has released its September 2010 – Canadian Housing Industry Economic Update. Some of the highlights... Financial market worries have caused a search for safe-haven investments, pushing up…
23 August 2010
From Factory to Site – Your Home
As a fellow Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) member, we would like to share what a valuable resource your local CHBA can be. Whether you are looking for a building professional or information…
Construction methodsProfessional ServicesBuilding materialsBuilding systems
22 August 2010
Zero Energy Homes—Affordable Zero Energy and Net Zero Homes Are Now Available and Viable
At DrummondHousePlans, we strive to educate ourselves and share information regarding building trends and technology advancements. We encountered this article in Ideal Living Magazine and thought it…
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
21 August 2010
Plan of the Week – “Garden-facing living room impresses!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3222 The first impression is a distinctive exterior appearance but in this bungalow, it is the comfortable living room that impresses! On the exterior, a well…
19 August 2010
The Future of Solar?
Dwell Product article: The Brooklyn–based start-up SMIT (Sustainably Minded Interactive Technology) was formed in 2005 by the brother and sister team of Samuel and Teresita Cochran. Their goal: to…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesTechnology & home innovation
17 August 2010
Home Security and The Correct Security Systems to Protect Your Family
We are always scouring blogs, websites and tweets for information that is of benefit to our readers. Your home is one of the largest investments that people make so we thought it important to share…
16 August 2010
Affordable Housing Being Built and Renovated in Southeastern New Brunswick
Aug 16, 2010 09:00 ET MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2010) - The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick today announced an investment of close to $12.6 million for…
Home addition & remodelingDrummond House PlansHealth & security
7 August 2010
Plan of the Week – “Bungalow with basement to finish now or later!”
www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3246-V1 A covered entry and porch invite you to explore this charming craftsman style bungalow. The entire main level is graced by 9' ceilings except for the entry…
5 August 2010
Universal Design: 12 Tips for Designing Safe Bathrooms and Bedrooms
A friend of mine was talking about the experience of caring for her elderly mother and noted, "I never thought our family home (a two story cape, built in the early 1950s) could be so hazardous."…
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