Plan to Stay and Personalize Your Home
As the tough housing market forces more people to stay put homeowners are personalizing their space during a remodel rather than move.
Kitchen & Bath
Tax Free Long Term Care Annuities
Diana Ransom writing for Smart Money discusses the pros and cons of Long Term Care Annuites that are scheduled to go tax free in 2010.
Home Modifications
Showcase: The Stairlighting Kit®
Proper stair illumination is essential for safety and Stairlighting System, LLC has developed a solution that is easy to install, inexpensive to operate and can
Smart Homes
Smart Window Running Windows
2012 CES Innovation Winner: Samsung Smart Window. You can manage everything through this window: update your social networks,watch TV and close the blinds.
General
A Better Way to Open a Door
Brink’s door locks (PUSH PULL ROTATE) are the first knobs and levers that open three ways: 1. Rotate the knob or lever with your hand
Kitchen & Bath
Master Spa Bath for the Baby Boomer and Beyond
Remodeling the bathroom is a good starting place to make a home more sustainable for aging in place. AARP research shows that more than half (52%) of American homeowners age 45 and older are interested in remaining in their homes as they get older. Green remodeling reduces monthly utility bills while universal design elements increase comfort and improve lifestyle, and all people — no matter their age — appreciate additional comfort and safety. Today, advances in technology make it possible to improve both convenience and performance.