Safety
Stay Safe While Aging in Place
According to the AARP, nearly 90 percent of surveyed adults want to age in place. Aging in place refers to the concept of empowering seniors and older adults to remain in their own homes and communities for as long as possible, rather than moving to assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Nearly 9 in 10 Americans between…
Read MoreRelax in your Modern Spa Bathroom
A spa bathroom is a luxurious addition to any home. Who wouldn’t want a relaxing and rejuvenating space for self-care and pampering. To create a modern spa bathroom, consider the following steps: Choose calming colors for a spa like sanctuary, opt for neutral and soothing colors like white, grey, blue, and green. Colors influenced by…
Read MoreTake Back the Power with a Home Generator
Homeowners understand all too well how it feels to lose power in their homes. It’s during those times you probably wished you had a backup generator. There are many reasons why we lose power beside extreme weather events including power outages due to electrical grid overload, downed lines from fallen trees and even car accidents.…
Read MoreUniversal Design Features for Doors & Windows
Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…
Read MoreWhat are universal design features for doors and windows?
Did you know that the right doors and windows can help to prevent in-home accidents, improve living conditions, and provide safety? Leveraging the power of universal design for your doors and windows makes sense in a world where life consistently throws unexpected curveballs. From that skiing trip that resulted in a six-month stint on crutches,…
Read MoreImportant Things Every Homeowner Should Know
How long have you lived in your current home? Whether it’s one month or 30 years it’s important to be in the know about shutting off your utilities and systems. Hopefully, you didn’t have many issues during the freeze, with pipes or electricity. If you did, you may be familiar with the following information that can…
Read MoreSome “Shocking” Information
The idea for writing this developed from a need amongst our clients and prospective clients. The subject matter — surge suppression —isn’t exactly what you would call exciting, and it shows how much of a nerd I am about technology. As a matter of fact, when this offering is working correctly, it’s completely invisible to…
Read MoreWhat is Aging?
In the next 20 years, the number of people over the age of 65 are anticipated to be double. In the next 30 years, the population of Americans ages 65-85 will swell to nearly 73 million. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), around 23 million Americans are caring for their elderly parents;…
Read MoreUpgrading your HVAC for Purer Air
Now more than ever, we are all hyper aware of all things health and wellness. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened awareness of and desire to remain as healthy and clean as possible, both inside and out. While it can be difficult to control what you are coming into contact with out…
Read MoreWill Coronavirus change the way we live in our homes?
As a home designer in Houston Texas, I have been asking myself this question quite a lot, and I have decided the answer is yes. Maybe this will be a good thing. Normally, our front porch is not used often except for greeting guests and to collect our mail. Here’s an idea, why not move our…
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