For the home Archives

29 August 2012

Ventilate Your Home to Reduce 374 Indoor Pollutants

air-interior

Health & securityBuilding materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House Plans

26 August 2012

Finish Your Basement the Right Way

Contemporary Basement design by Minneapolis Design-build Orfield Remodeling, Inc…

LightingHealth & securityRoom by room

22 August 2012

Building Product Spotlight – Fiber Cement Siding

Source: certainteed.com…

Building materialsMaintenance home & garden

14 August 2012

Making Clutter & Keepsakes Into Art With Shadowboxes

Source: craftynest.com…

DIY projectsTips & tricksRoom by room

6 August 2012

Net Zero Home Building

Net Zero is a term that’s been tossed around for a few years. As with all green building concepts in this economy, it is being shelved until the industry picks back up. I think it’s worth studying…

Building materialsBuilding systemsDrummond House Plans

20 July 2012

Bamboo Is Not Just A Panda Snack Anymore

Most Americans' perceive bamboo as hip new flooring or a giant panda snack at the National Zoo, but bamboo is actually a terrific, renewable grass that can be used in all kinds of eco-friendly savvy…

Environmental issues

17 July 2012

CMHC – July 9, 2012 New Mortgage Rules in Canada

Here is the summary of the yet another CMHC new rule for “high ratio” mortgages (20% < lower down payment). Note – this change of rule does NOT apply to anyone who has 20% down payment or more.…

Finance & legal

15 July 2012

Unexpected Renovation Budget-Busters

Source: homedesigndirectory.com.au via Drummond…

Home addition & remodelingFinance & legalHealth & security

12 July 2012

English-Style Landscape Gardens

Mediterranean Landscape design by Miami Landscape…

Outdoor Living

12 July 2012

The ABCs of ICF

ICF (Insulated…

Building materialsDrummond House PlansConstruction methods

7 July 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Fabulous Flow For Limited-Mobility Residents”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3276, The Tidewell

House of the WeekHealth & securityDrummond House Plans

29 June 2012

5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value

Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…

Room by roomFinance & legalLightingBuilding systemsHome addition & remodelingDrummond House Plans

27 June 2012

Garden Design Essentials: Color 101

Eclectic Entry design by Los Angeles Photographer Stephanie Wiley Photography Anyone who…

Outdoor LivingColors

25 June 2012

Decking Innovation – Perennial Wood

So, I have to admit... I am addicted to the concept of all things home related. It is not only about decor. It is all about the entire building from the inside out. Building techniques, energy…

Health & securityBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingEnvironmental issues

23 June 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Comfortable Accessibility For All!”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 3275, The Aurora

House of the WeekHealth & securityDrummond House Plans

19 June 2012

Energy-Efficient Windows: Decipher the Difference

If you can't save your historic windows, then it's time to find energy-efficient replacements. And selecting new windows involves industry knowledge. It's important to have a grasp of the alphabet…

Environmental issuesDrummond House Plans

16 June 2012

House Plan of the Week: “Easy-Investment”

www.DrummondHousePlans.com - Plan # 6014 - Belleview

House of the WeekFinance & legalDrummond House Plans

12 June 2012

RRSP Mortgages

A recent Moneysense article addresses the topic of RRSP mortgages as a viable financial strategy in a down market. This is not a short-term strategy and should be investigated carefully but does…