Enjoying their day in a quiet park setting Contributing author: Mike Longsdon; Edited by: Peggy White Golden, ASID It’s not easy to accept all of the complications associated with older age. Whether problems are mental or physical, most seniors face a point where it is not possible to continue living in their home especially…
Fall Spruce up, maintenance and repairs around the home Contributed by Paul Denkin, dadknowsdiy.com; edited by Peggy Golden, ASID Preparing your home for cold weather can be overwhelming and many homeowners don’t know where to begin especially if you have a large home and a long to-do list. Prepping for cooler temperatures doesn't have to…
Contributed by Kent Elliot, (AtHomeAging.info), edited by Peggy Golden, ASID For many seniors, finding a way to age in place safely and comfortably is extremely important. Being able to stay in your own home as long as possible for those who have lived in the same place for years, represents independence and the ability to…
Contributed by Bret Engle, of diyguys.net; edited by Peggy Golden Looking to Sell Buying a home is the biggest investment most people make during their lifetimes, so you can expect visitors to your open house to be picky. Most will look at eight or 10 options before settling on a winner, according to one realtor.…
Contributed by Matt Lee, edited by Peggy Golden Are you looking for a new home for your family? Perhaps your current kitchen is not family friendly and you can’t spend as much time in the kitchen as you would like with your children. Are you expecting and looking at babyproofing or remodeling your kitchen before…
Contributed by: Bret Engle exterior home – roofing, woodwork, brick pointing after harsh winter months Now that spring has finally sprung, it’s time to head outside and check your home for any damage it may have incurred during the winter. A lot can happen to a home during the cold, snowy winter months. Ice build-up…
contributed by Chrissy Chalmers Did you know that heating and cooling make up more than half of the overall energy use in a normal US home? This makes it the largest energy expense for most Americans, but this is often because the home has an out-dated, ineffective heating system. Thankfully, it is very easy for…
Pet owners are requesting separate bathing areas for their pets especially when they own larger sized dogs. Mud rooms and laundry rooms are great places to incorporate a shampoo station for your beloved family members.
New LED light fixtures create unique styles and add dramatic accent effects. Some of our favorites include lighted bathroom vanity mirrors which provide soft illumination for make-up applications – shown below from Electric Mirror with optional upgrades for TV Choices, Defogger, and Night Lights. Providing natural even lighting to illuminate the user. Trinity™ comes in…
Comfortable Employees Are More Productive and a company’s most Valuable Asset Comfortable ergonomic seating enhances Employee Productivity allowing workers to relieve stress points and make chair adjustments that suit their individual needs. Employees often break for coffee, water, rest room, etc. uncomfortable in older desk chairs they get up automatically as if in a rush for something.…