23 November 2010
Backup Power For Your Home
The following list of topics pertaining to backup power for your home is covered in the About Your House — General Series from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Home addition & remodelingTips & tricksLightingHealth & security
21 November 2010
Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Home maintenance is a must for preserving the value of one of your greatest assests and to assure the comfort and safety of your family. These days, many homes feature gas fireplaces for aesthetics…
DIY projectsFurniture & accessoriesHealth & securityDrummond House PlansMaintenance home & gardenHome addition & remodeling
14 November 2010
When to replace windows
“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…
Drummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingBuilding materialsMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricks
26 October 2010
Stay Right Where You Are – (Aging in Place)
By Tessa Holloway, North Shore News October 24, 2010 Peter Simpson had never thought too much about where the plugs in his house were located until he had a hernia operation. "Just a simple thing…
Professional ServicesHealth & securityDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling
21 September 2010
Reduce, Reuse, Renovate
This is a great blog post from Calgary Realtors Michele and Shawn Duce: You may not have purchased a green home, but every time you undertake a remodeling project, you have the opportunity to make…
Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesHome addition & remodeling
31 July 2010
Retirees remake their homes to suit “aging in place”
Drawers are more accessible than overhead cabinets for storing dinnerware.
15 June 2010
Media Rooms – Home entertainment at its finest!
Are you new to home theatre? Don't know where to begin? Thankfully there are many resources available to help you through the many options available to you, whether you are a DIY-er or want to bring…
Drummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingArchitectural TrendsRoom by room
18 September 2009
Home Renovation: Visit us at the Nanaimo Trade Show!
Are you considering renovating your home? Come to the Renos Done Right Seminars and Trade Show on September 26, 2009 in Nanaimo. This one-day, free admission show is hosted by the Canadian Home…
Professional ServicesDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling
2 April 2009
House Models with Elevator
In order to answer the increasing requests from the population, Drummond House Plans has decided to re-design three of its top-selling home designs, to incorporate an elevator. In fact, it involves…
Health & securityCustom House PlansDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingBuilding materialsFurniture & accessories
5 March 2008
2008 Colour Trends
Colours again? Who can blame me especially on a day like this? Ice pellets, snow, wind! Gray and white are the only colours I'm seeing through my window today..... Even the parked cars this…
20 February 2008
Winter blues? Why not start a remodelling project?
February can be a long and sometimes depressing month for some people. It can be quite a grim month where as in March, we finally get a glimpse of milder weather and temperature. Thank God February…
Home addition & remodelingDrummond House PlansHealth & security
21 November 2007
Planning your garage
Adding a garage is not only practical – it also increases the resale value of your property. With planning, excavation, foundation, construction, electrical and other costs, a simple garage can…
Maintenance home & gardenHome addition & remodelingDrummond House PlansDetached garage & shedFinance & legal
17 October 2007
Renovation, a good way to offset the expected slowdown in construction startups
In recent years, the residential construction industry has undergone an unprecedented growth, and it’s noteworthy that the province of Quebec has contributed more than ever to the record construction…
Construction methodsProfessional ServicesFinance & legalOutdoor LivingDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling