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Farmhouse Facelift
Look familiar? There are thousands of homes in this style that dot the prairies, not to mention the thousands more in both urban and rural areas around North America. Their popularity was sparked by their simplicity and functionality. In a post war era where everyone dreamed of owning a home…
Energy Efficiency – How Does It Impact Me?
On January 1, 2019, Saskatchewan joined the rest of the country by adopting a new section of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). Section 9.36 sets out new requirements for the energy efficiency and airtightness of houses. The first question most people ask is “How does it impact me?”…
Is it Time for an Electrical Upgrade?
Written by Rachael Newcombe of envisionup.com Let’s face it: your electrical panel and wiring isn’t the most exciting thing to talk about when creating your home or renovation plans. But you may get excited when you find out how convenient your day-to-day life would be if you made these electrical upgrades…
Should I Build A New Home or Renovate My Existing Home?
This question is asked with increasing frequency as people are reluctant to leave their more spacious backyard for a new house with next to no yard. Any renovation or addition to your home has to solve your space problems and suit your style but most of all also meet your…
If My Home Were A Car – Thoughts on Affordable Housing
If my house were a car, I think it would be a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. Not huge, suitable for a small family, and modestly stylish for the time. At 1207 square feet, it was a common three bedroom bungalow with one bath, sitting on a bare sixty foot wide…
Is a Secondary Suite Worth It?
Many people are looking at secondary suites as a way to make a new home more affordable. There are many questions to consider. Do you really want to share your new house? What design issues do you need to consider when designing your home plans? Do the rewards outweigh the…
The Basics of Kitchen Design
By Vanessa Davies When designing your new home, the kitchen can be the most important room on the floor plan. We use our kitchens from morning until night and sometimes in between. A large percent of an interior finishing budget will go into the kitchen so it is important that…
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I just wanted to let you know some of the comments I've had about the house plans that you drew for our new home. Our builder says the blue prints are awesome to work with. He just can't believe all the detail you put into the house plans and it makes his life very easy when building the house. The truss builders said they really like building truss systems from Robinson Residential Designs because they are always right and have lots of detail.
Randy & Sheila
