Fazzolari Custom Homes & Renovations

When people begin to consider living throughout their senior years at home, the kitchen becomes a major consideration and a place where a little thought and attention can really help make it safe, accessible, and useful.

The proper design of entryways and hallways is crucial to homes that are set up for aging in place.

The first place to start when you are considering aging in place is the community in which you live. Ask yourself this question: Would you want to live there if you were 80 years old?

Certified contractors can lead people through “aging in place” remodeling considerations and prepare their homes so they can live in them throughout their lives, enjoying family, community, and a familiar environment.

An April 22, 2010 EPA deadline requires contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and trained to follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Join Fazzolari Custom Homes and Renovations at the 19th Annual Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair on April 23, 24, and 25.

Tankless hot water heaters provide instantaneous hot water because they heat the hot water as it is needed. Traditional hot water storage tanks hold and heat a pre-determined amount of water so that water is hot and ready to use whenever you need it.

Your First Hour Rating (FHR) is a necessity when determining the appropriate size of hot water heater you need for your home. By calculating how many gallons of water you use during the peak hour of consumption in your home, you will know the largest size of heater you need.

Unlike fine wines and cheese and women, hot water heaters do not improve with age. Over time, the heaters can corrode, leak, fill with gunk, and just plain break down. Most conventional hot water heaters last between 10 and 15 years.

If you want to save energy at any cost, then LEDs are a great way to go green. If you are planning to stay in your home for 10 years, then there’s a good chance you will recoup the money you put into your LEDs. But if you are on a strict budget, then LEDs might just be too expensive for you to convert all your lights.