Don’t Limit Your Selection of Homes for Retirement Living
Whether you’re searching for a home designed to accommodate the special
accessibility needs of a retiree or a more active adult, don’t limit
yourself to homes designed specifically for those with limited
mobility. Increasingly builders are working with homebuyers and
homeowners to retrofit existing construction to meet their special
needs.
If
your taste runs toward a more traditional two-story style home, know
that the addition of an elevator to the exterior can turn a
multi-living dwelling into a reasonable option. The addition of ramps,
widening of doorways and installation of easier-to-activate lighting
are all options for making that dream home into a practical retirement
solution.
The
key is planning. When it comes time to downsize or relocate, don’t rule
out great candidates simply because you can’t envision getting in and
out of the existing tub or ascending the current staircase. Take a
remodeling contractor who specializes in retrofitting homes for
retirement along with you as you shop. You’ll be thrilled by the new
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Advice for Young Homebuyers
By E. E. Kane
 When
a lot of really smart people agree on something, you can usually count
on their advice. And most smart (old, sage) people agree that you
should put off buying your first house if you have just graduated from
college. The stereotypical twenty-something has: student loans, car
loans, credit card debt, expensive tastes, and an entry-level job.
But the beauty of being young is that if... Read More |
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Simple Spring Décor
By Gail Gill
 It's
easy to give your home a spring makeover with some of these simple
decorating ideas, and you don't need to spend a lot of money to achieve
a wonderful new look for your home.
Enjoy Your Outdoor Spaces
Brighten up your outdoor entertainment area with pots of flowers and
brightly colored cushions. If your outdoor area does not have a roof,
invest in a patio umbrella. An umbrella will provide shade on warm
spring days... Read More |
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Handyman Hiring Hints
By E. E. Kane
 It's
spring. Your faucet is leaking, and you made a New Year's resolution to
fix the sticking closet door—last year. You are not lazy. You are much
too busy, and tool-challenged. Time to call a handyman.
But wait—aren't all handymen ex-convicts, ready and willing to rob you
blind while they charge you $200 to screw in a light bulb?
While the handyman profession garners... Read More
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Seven Kitchen Design Disasters
Courtesy of ARAcontent
 Getting
a new kitchen may seem like a dream come true, but some common
kitchen-planning mistakes can turn your remodeling project into a
nightmare.
Kitchen designers may be trained to help customers avoid mistakes,
but they all have war stories of being brought into projects only after
big problems arise. What are the kitchen-planning gaffes they see most
often?
1. "Appliance Fever" – This
commonly occurs when clients insist on having a 72-inch Viking range in
an 8- by 10-foot kitchen. They may have six burners, but nowhere to
store a pan. This problem can usually be fixed by choosing... Read More |
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Growing Herbs in Containers
By Mary M. Alward
 Herbs
give subtle flavor to all types of cuisine. Instead of buying your
herbs in a bottle from the grocery store, grow them in containers right
outside your back door or in your kitchen. It's easy, fun and the herb
pots add decorative appeal to your home.
Herbs can be grown successfully in a variety of containers such as
bowls, hanging baskets, terra pots, an old tub, troughs or window
boxes. All they need is potting soil, water, sun and to be protected
from the wind.
The advantage of growing herbs in containers is that they can... Read More |
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