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Aging In Place Certification
Aging in place is the ability for someone to continue to live in their home as they age no matter what their income or ability level is. Most adults would rather age in place than move to another home which could possibly be an institution …
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How to Build a Mother-in-Law Suite
Mother in-law suites are usually generated from three major types of remodeling, the basement remodel, the garage conversion and the suite addition. These are the most widely used plans. No matter which one of these projects you choose, you need to ask these question and …
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Home Renovation Hidden Dangers
With the continued housing slump across the nation, many families are choosing to build on additions or renovate their old homes instead of taking on the financial burden of a newer, costlier dwelling. While many of these projects can be taken on by the home …
Read MoreRenovate Garage Space Into Living Space
In this economy, spacious living quarters that are also affordable can be hard to come by. Many individuals have decided to use their garage space as an additional room by transforming it into a living space. This article will discuss some important aspects to keep …
Read MoreBasement Remodeling Ideas
Your basement is a part of the house you have neglected for too long. It does not need to be a dark, uninviting room useful only for laundry and storing boxes of things you haven’t looked at in decades. Your basement can become a perfectly …
Read MoreProfessional Advice for Elderly Home Care Remodeling & New Construction
Project Type If you are planning to build an addition, you may want to consider finishing out your existing garage and building a new garage. The cost of building a new garage is far less (in some cases 1/2 as much) than adding additional new living space. For a …
Read MoreElder Care Cost Comparison
Every day more and more baby boomers are finding themselves wondering how best to care for aging parents. Is there an alternative to nursing homes, assisted living or inviting the in-law to stay in the spare bedroom? Below you will find some average costs to …
Read MoreEnjoying Universal Design For The Shower
Accessible homes designed for aging in place must have at least one bathroom with a wheel chair accessible shower. The minimum dimensions are 3’6” by 5’-0”. These measurements are compatible to standard bathtub dimensions. More and more residential builders are taking advantage of the desirability …
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Wheelchair Ramps Part 2 – Design
This post is part 2 of the Wheelchair Ramp Series. Be sure to read part 1 to learn more about the main components of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp – Wheelchair Ramps Part 1 – Overview and Part 3 – Wheelchair Ramps Part 3 - Aesthetics and …
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Universal Home Design For Mother In-Law Suites
If you are remodeling space for in-law suite or building a new home with the goal of aging in place there is one phrase that can make the difference of a successful project or poor result. The phrase is “Universal Design”. Universal Design: What is …
Read MoreHow We Built Our Garage In-Law Suite
My wife and I knew we had to do something rather quickly for the well being off my mother in-law. She needed 24/7 care. She wanted her own space but was unable to take care of herself. Barb (my wife) and I talked it out. …
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Mother In Law Suite Basement Conversion
Basement Conversion for Mother In Law Suite – Pictures Sometimes Converting a basement into a mother in law suite is a great way to make a place for Mom thats close and cost effective! Many products and in-law suite designs are available to make this …
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Garage Conversion: Mother In Law Suite
The video below is an example of a conversion of a single bay of a two-car garage into a cozy In-Law suite. This Mother In Law Suite was designed and built by T.Bills Constriction Inc. in St.Louis Missouri. Careful mother in law suite design and planing was …
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