2 October 2014
DIY decoration ideas for Halloween
If you are looking for a few crafty decoration ideas for Halloween projects this fall and with the festivities close at hand there are several choices available. Take advantage of the season to…
Seasonal ideasDecorationTips & tricksDIY projectsOutdoor LivingRecycling, composting & waste
15 October 2012
Green and Clean: Sleek Water-Wise Bathroom Fixtures
Contemporary Bathroom design by Philadelphia General…
Drummond House PlansRecycling, composting & wasteEnvironmental issuesRoom by room
27 October 2011
Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Upgrades That Pay For Themselves
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. Choosing an energy-efficient…
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & waste
13 July 2011
Keeping Water Out of Buildings
When looking at a home as a system, protection from the elements is a goal. Water and moisture can cause a great deal of damage to a structure and knowing all of the plains of potential pathways help…
Building systemsHealth & securityBuilding materialsRecycling, composting & waste
6 June 2011
Going Green in the Laundry Room
As industries shift to accommodate a new market for eco-friendly products, your choices as a consumer are becoming more and more important to the task of creating a greener world. This permeates your…
Room by roomEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & waste
22 March 2011
The Pyramid of New Water Sources
Today is World Water Day and it just so happens that Jerry Yudelson, noted green building authority and author, has released a new conceptual tool to help people understand where water will come from…
Room by roomHealth & securityOutdoor LivingRecycling, composting & wasteTips & tricks
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
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…
Outdoor LivingFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & wasteTips & tricks
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…
Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansFurniture & accessoriesBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingRecycling, composting & waste
8 October 2010
Government of Canada Announces Funding to EQuilibrium(TM) Project in Ottawa
Tue Oct 05 14:00:11 2010 EDT OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Oct 5, 2010 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- A South Ottawa development today received Government of Canada funding to help improve the planning and design of…
Recycling, composting & wasteDrummond House PlansFinance & legal
26 September 2010
Tofino home wins provincial green award
Source: Stefania Seccia, Westerly News, Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Winners from the first-ever Built Green BC Awards were announced last weekend and among them was a home from……
Environmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materialsDrummond House PlansRecycling, composting & waste
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…
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19 May 2010
Water conservation to be built into (Alberta) code
Being from BC, we had always thought of ourselves as being the true stewards of the environment. However, our neighbors due East are giving us a serious run for our money! Alberta has a number of…
Drummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesRecycling, composting & waste
22 June 2009
Rain Screen Use – The “wet” Coast and Beyond!
Leaky condo... two words that strike terror in the hearts of condo owners in BC. Unfortunately, the “leaky” part was not restricted to just condos. The prolonged wet winters on the West Coast take…
