With literally thousands of projects, both large and small, that a homeowner can do to remodel, research is the first step. If you’re wondering which remodeling contractor is right for you, or which projects will give you the most bang for your buck, you’ll find the info here to help you make an informed decision. Whether you’re planning a bathroom remodel, a kitchen remodel, a room addition, a basement finishing project, remodeling the exterior of your home, an attic remodel, or any other renovation project, there are great tips here to help make your project a success.
Investing in a granny pod to provide space for an aging, ill or impaired family member can be a wise decision. It’s equally wise to look toward the future and consider other possible uses when it’s no longer needed for caregiving. Prefabricated or custom designed, granny pods can be converted to serve a variety of...
From granny pods and cottages to in-home flats, there are universal design elements that make living comfortable, convenient and safer for aging or impaired parents or family members. Whether you’re building from scratch, remodeling a space or buying a prefab unit, strive to integrate these must-have features: Layout. Adopt an open layout for maximum flexibility....
Most people regard granny pods as home-based care solutions for families with aging parents, but they aren’t just for grannies anymore. In order to understand their true potential, let’s look at a few important developments. Fundamentals Originally, the granny pod was conceived as a free-standing manufactured home designed to accommodate the medical and accessibility needs...
From granny pods to temporary units, home-based living options specifically designed to house elderly parents or family members are gaining popularity. While this is good news for the roughly 26 million American seniors who live with or are cared for by family members, conflicting and overlapping terms can make things confusing. To help you decipher...
From parents confronting the realities of aging to children trying to do the same, families face challenging choices when a parent can no longer manage on their own. When that time comes, options range from seeking in-home care, relocating to a care facility, or moving in with an adult child. If having your parent move...
Do you fear that your overhead garage door opener is on its last legs? If so, it might be time to start shopping for a replacement. There are lots of openers on the market, so you’ll certainly have plenty of choices. But just like any other type of product, some overhead garage door openers are...
Garage door openers are among those out-of-sight, out-of-mind pieces of equipment to which we never give a second thought – until they suddenly stop working. If your garage door opener has suddenly caught your attention – in a bad way – then you’re probably in the process of shopping for a new opener. The good...
Is your garage door dumb as a stump? Most likely so; after all, what more can you expect from a garage door? As it turns out, these days you can expect much more from your garage door. You can expect it to be smart. What makes a garage door smart? A smart garage door can...
Having some problems with your garage door opener? It happens. Just like any other mechanical device, garage door openers can develop maintenance issues that prevent them from working properly. In fact, there are many potential problems that could be causing your garage door opener to malfunction. But odds are good that your problem is related...
It’s true of cars. It’s true of appliances. It’s true of most mechanical devices: A little bit of preventative maintenance can save you lots of money and headaches in the long run. It’s certainly true of garage doors, too. Garage doors and their automated opening/closing systems have lots of moving parts. And garage doors are...