10 Deck Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Deck Looking Great

There are a few things that when done periodically will keep your deck not only looking good but in great shape as well. A sharp looking deck adds a whole new dimension to a fine home, while a deck in poor repair or in need of a simple cleaning [...] Continue Reading…

11 Things to Consider Before You Build an Outdoor Kitchen

The truly excellent outdoor kitchen is not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing, a place you and your guests will want to spend some time. [...] Continue Reading…

7 Great Play Structures for the Back Yard

The play structure is a great update to a back yard and gets the kids out of the house during these Summer months. [...] Continue Reading…

Can Cheap Granite Countertops Help You Sell Your Home?

A cheap slab of granite can make a nice upgrade to help sell a home in certain circumstances, but are you sure it’s really as cheap as you think? [...] Continue Reading…

Aging in Place: Garage and Gardens

A properly set up yard, garden, and garage can allow green thumb seniors to practice their hobby while they age in place. [...] Continue Reading…

Aging in Place: Bathrooms

Bathrooms are a major consideration for aging-in-place upgrades, if for the simple reason that there are hazards that go hand-in-hand with the slippery surfaces found in most of them. [...] Continue Reading…

Aging in Place: Kitchens

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. [...] Continue Reading…

Aging in Place: Entryways and Hallways

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

Choosing an Aging-in-Place Community

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? [...] Continue Reading…

What is Aging in Place and the Certified Aging in Place Specialist

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. [...] Continue Reading…