Self-service advertising center by Drummond House Plans
Is your business related to residential construction, products & services? We have a proposal via our advertising platform for you which will allow you to promote your business to our web…
New Tesla solar roof sets – ready for pre-order!
They have finally moved dream to reality, the solar tiles Tesla are finally available for pre-order! Find out more about how Elon Musk and Tesla claim to be able to change the usual way of generating…
The tiny house movement
Editor's note from Deb As people become more and more aware of the environmental impact of home building and the resulting growth in individual carbon foot prints, the need for smaller and or more…
Modular Chalet with NOYO module
There are times when a collaboration between partners leads to an exciting, new concept such as is the case with the Contemporary/ Modern style chalet #3968 for which our assistance was requested to…
Air-Purifying Hardwood Flooring Hits the Market
Here's an interesting article found on Builder Online, about a new line of hardwood floors that can improve the air quality of your home! Now you have a good reason to renovate your house or build a…
Accessible Housing By Design – Make Your Living Space More Livable
As we grow up, grow older or welcome new people into our homes, our needs as homeowners can change. A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can…
Boost Your Energy With Natural Light
Modern Kitchen design by Seattle Architect McClellan Architects Abundant natural light in a home not only saves electrical energy, but it gives you more personal energy too. In a normal building,…
Passive energy in your garage
When shopping for your house plan with an attached garage it is highly recommended to know how it will be oriented on the land in order to obtain maximal sunlight and enjoy the benefits of passive…
Energy Efficiency Series: Induction Cooktops for Energy Savings (and Safety)
I recently attended a homeshow where a manufacturer was doing a demo of induction cooktops. A pot of water was at a rolling boil and a twenty dollar bill was tucked between it and the cooking…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…
Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan
As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound
modern living room design by san francisco spfa.com Many of us dream of a wireless home — a place where stereos, speakers and video components all live and work together without the eyesore of ugly…
Tech Tuesday Topic – “Sleek and Sexy iPad Wall Mount”
Simple and sleek interiors are trending and the one thing that does not go with this is clutter. Those who are tethered to their iPads have a tendency to keep that same sleekness in their decor. So…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Untangle Yourself From Those Messy Wires
contemporary cable management design by Room & Board As we all become more and more tethered to our electronic devices, wire management is a challenge almost everyone faces. It's especially tough…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Save Energy With a Thermostat That “Learns”
There seems to be no shortage of gadgets coming to market that make our lives simpler, more comfortable, etc. A new thermostat coming to market will help to save money, too! The average home spends…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting
When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…
8 Reasons Why New Homes Beat Used Homes Every Time
With great pricing and availability today in new home communities, why would you ever buy a used home? While short sales and foreclosures may sound like a great deal, there are so many more reasons…
Energy Efficiency Series – What makes a “Built-Green” Home Different?
Built Green™ promotes construction of buildings that are healthier for the occupants and healthier for the environment. Sustainable or “green” building practices can reduce the tremendous…
