Posts by Paul Kocharhook
Aging in Place: Modify Your Home AND Increase Home Value
Modifying your home for aging in place can often leave it feeling like a sterile hospital. But the whole point of making the modifications is so loved ones can feel comfortable and relaxed in their own home. Luckily, there are some key modifications that can not only make your home much more functional but also…
Read More4 Factors That Affect Your New Windows’ Energy Efficiency
New windows not only update the look of your home to make it more stylish and appealing, but they also increase your home’s energy efficiency. Modern windows are much better in maintaining indoor air temperatures at a comfortable level than windows even just a couple decades past were. However, there are a few things that…
Read MoreReducing Exposure to Harmful Elements During a Remodel
Renovating your home is the perfect way to make your space feel fresh and new. It gives a new lease of life to tired rooms and transforms your home into a welcoming retreat. The problem is, traditional renovations come with a host of health risks due to exposure to harmful elements such as VOCs found…
Read MoreAre They Bugging You? 5 Ways Pests Are Sneaking Into Your Home
Unless you’re an entomologist, you probably want to keep bugs where they belong: outside your home. Unfortunately, pests are crafty, so even when you think you’re one step ahead, somehow, they find a way to come inside. And while it’s not uncommon to encounter an ant here or there, the last thing you want is…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to design for aging in place?
Simply put, aging in place means choosing to stay in your home as you age and your abilities change, rather than moving into senior living housing. Many people choose to stay in their homes because they are close to their community, family and friends; they are comfortable in their home and have many memories there;…
Read MoreQuestions Seniors Should Ask Themselves if Aging in Place
As we age, it’s normal to feel differences in abilities we’ve always taken for granted. We might ache a little more in the morning. We might have more trouble reading up close. Maybe we don’t hear so great, or maybe we even feel more unsteady. While these are all typical changes everyone feels with age,…
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