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How to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

Tips and ideas to make a home safer for seniors Tom KraeutlerBathroom Lighting, Bathroom Showers, Bathrooms, Bathtubs, Hallways and Foyers, Kitchen Sinks and Faucets, Kitchens, Living Spaces, Area...

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Wireless Smoke and Fire Alarms

A review of recent studies Tom KraeutlerElectric, Home Safety, Disaster Proofing, Fire, Home Technology, Universal Design Although significant progress has been made in the United States in reducing...

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Bathroom Safety Tips: Bars, Equipment, Products

Renovations to help you enjoy your home through all of life's stages Tom KraeutlerBathroom Cabinets, Bathroom Decorating and Design, Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Floors, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom...

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Low-Maintenance Vacation Home

What to look for in an easy-care, enjoyable vacation home or rental property Tom KraeutlerBuying or Selling a Home, Disaster Proofing, Empty Nest/Baby Boomers, Finance and Home Loans, Home Design and...

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Selling Your House in a Slow Market

Keys to success for home sellers during a tough economy Tom KraeutlerBuying or Selling a Home, Universal Design Selling a house in a slow market can be challenging, but strategic thinking and proper...

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Home Safety Tips Tool

Online tool gives tour of best practices for your house and yard Sheetal WernekeBathroom Decorating and Design, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Home Safety, Stairs and Railings, Home Technology, Seasons,...

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Preventing Falls at Home: Check for Trip and Fall Hazards

A room-by-room safety check will help prevent accidental falls at home Sheetal WernekeBathroom Floors, Bathroom Lighting, Bathroom Showers, Bathrooms, Bathtubs, Hallways and Foyers, Living Spaces,...

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Bathroom Fall Prevention

Tips to make your bathroom safer Learn how to prevent falls in your bathroom and how to improve bath safety.Wet surfaces and too many fixtures in small spaces are often the cause of accidental...

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Lever Door Handles Make Entry Easier

Replace round door knobs with lever handles for easier door access.Lever handles make it much easier to open a door.  Next time you finish a messy outdoor project, think about what you have to do to...

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Downsizing Your Home: Easy Tips

Easy tips to help downsize your home and your life Tom KraeutlerLiving Spaces, Storage and Organization, Buying or Selling a Home, Empty Nest/Baby Boomers, Universal Design Tightening budgets are...

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Kitchen Remodeling and D

Six low-cost ways to tap the latest trends Tom KraeutlerKitchen Cabinets and Islands, Kitchen Sinks and Faucets, Kitchens, Small Kitchens, Decor Planning, Decorating and Design, Furniture, Universal...

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Appliance Service Contracts

Are extended warranties on your appliances worth the extra cost? Tom KraeutlerKitchen Appliances, Kitchens, Appliance Repair, Appliances, Dishwashers, Disposers, Dryers, Energy Star, Freezers, Hot...

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Improve Home Value, Comfort and Efficiency Five Ways

Tom KraeutlerLandscaping, Sprinkler Systems, Air Quality, Heating, Thermostats, Buying or Selling a Home, Green Home, Saving Energy, Universal Design, WaterSense From great advances in green living to...

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Tips for Cheap and Easy Home Decorating

Easy design changes to improve home comfort and safety Tom KraeutlerLiving Spaces, Home Safety, Home Design and Architecture, Universal Design Nearly 90 percent of older Americans want to stay in...

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Specialists Can Help Aging Seniors Stay in Home

Learn how to make your home comfortable at any age Tom KraeutlerLiving Spaces, Empty Nest/Baby Boomers, Healthy Home, Universal Design Working with an Aging-In-Place Specialist can help you enjoy your...

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Aging in Place

Stay in your current home as long you want with a few simple changes Sheetal WernekeExteriors, Living Spaces, Doors, Entry Doors, Empty Nest/Baby Boomers, Universal Design According to the National...

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Granny Pods in Backyards Keep Elderly Safe and Near

Tom KraeutlerEmpty Nest/Baby Boomers, Healthy Home, Universal Design Putting a grandparent or other elderly relative into a nursing care facility is never an easy decision.  Most of us would prefer not...

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Broan EVOLUTION Range Hood Amps Up Cooktop Illumination and Filtration Power

Amp up the sensory joys of cooking with the best-in-class illumination of the Broan® EVOLUTION™ Range Hood. Twice as bright as other models, EVOLUTION has four halogen lights to awaken the senses and...

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InSinkErator Hot/Cool Water Dispensers Add Convenience in the Kitchen

The InSinkErator Instant Hot/Cool Water Dispenser is a great convenience to have on tap for entertaining and everyday kitchen chores. Guests can help themselves to filtered water for instant hot...

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