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…
4 August 2010
Aging In Place Challenges: Low Vision and Impaired Hearing
There are many reasons that aging in place may be difficult for some, but if you plan well for normal age related changes you increase your likelihood of success significantly. Here are some easy…
3 August 2010
Common Universal Access Design Features
As a tail-end baby boomer, it is strange to anticipate my golden years. After all, I have a few years to go before I get there... Right? Still, now that the kids are moved out and the morning stretch…
2 August 2010
What is Universal Access?
Our demographics are changing. According to Health Canada, at the start of this new century, Canada faces significant aging of its population as the proportion of seniors increases more rapidly than…
1 August 2010
Feng-shui tips for dealing with clutter
Source: Harmony Life Design - Laurie Bornstein What is clutter? Clutter refers to anything unfinished, unused, unresolved, tolerated and disorganized. Clutter consists of those items in our…
29 July 2010
Buying a home: New or previously owned?
Brand-new homes have distinct advantages - and drawbacks. Find out what you need to know to make an informed decision Source: Tara Struyk of Investopedia.com Unless you have unlimited funds, buying a…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalBuilding materialsMaintenance home & garden
28 July 2010
The Mudroom: Changing How the Home Functions
Source: "Kitchen Fresh" by Jan Rutgers When I first began my kitchen design career, the mudroom received no attention. In the early years as a supplier of cabinetry the only other rooms looked at…
Room by roomTechnology & home innovationDrummond House PlansHealth & security
26 July 2010
What you should know about your mortgage
Source: First Foundation Residential Mortgages - Blog As Fiona Anderson of the Vancouver Sun writes, mortgages are about more than just the interest rate. This is definitely true although rates tend…
23 July 2010
The downsizer’s dilemma
As baby boomers age and the nests empty, many individuals look toward down-sizing or "right-sizing" to suit their needs. An article in today's Globe and Mail looks at the process several couples have…
21 July 2010
Built Green Canada Helps Renovators Build Green
Source: Financial Post - Business Wire, July 21, 2010 Built Green Canada – which earlier this year expanded across Canada – has increased the options for green building practices by introducing a…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesProfessional Services
9 July 2010
Insulate your house – for comfort in all seasons!
It seems ironic to be in the middle of a heat wave and thinking insulation, but did you know that a well-insulated home will keep you more comfortable year round - and result in energy savings for…
Environmental issuesFinance & legalBuilding materialsDrummond House Plans
6 July 2010
Regina listings surge brings balance to market
Listings surge brings balance to market; high set for average price in June Due to a surge in the number of new listings taken on the MLS® System, the first half of the year has ended with balanced…
