5 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Guest Room Makeover

You’ve decluttered, cleaned, and organized your guest room with plans to do a makeover. But then you sit down to make a plan and realize that your vision for the space doesn’t match your pocketbook! Fortunately, there are many ways to makeover a space that doesn’t wipe out your bank account.

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14 Tips for Designing an Accessible and Safe Kitchen for Seniors

It’s a simple fact of life: Everyone ages, and as we age, our needs at home change. It’s an unfortunate reality that the home of our youth may not necessarily serve us well as we get older. One of the places that might need the most changes is also one of the most used: the kitchen. Older homeowners can benefit tremendously from a kitchen that’s comfortable, safe, and easy to use. So, whether you’re a boomer looking to age in place or a younger homeowner designing a multigenerational home, here are 14 tips for designing an accessible and safe kitchen for seniors.

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Let There Be Light: Creating a SAD-Resistant Home

Does everything seem depressing as the days grow short? You’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common issue for many, with darker days leading to sluggishness, low energy, and feelings of gloom. 

But here’s some good news: your home can be a secret weapon in managing seasonal depression. Let’s dive into some practical ways to create a space that uplifts your spirits all year long.

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Converting Your Basement into a Fully Accessible Guest Suite for Seniors

With housing costs skyrocketing along with the cost of assisted living, it’s often a financially savvy decision for aging parents to move in with their adult children. Renovating a basement or building them their own suite gives seniors the privacy they deserve during their golden years.

It also makes logistical sense for adults who are simultaneously raising children. For these people, getting everyone who needs care under the same roof is a practical necessity.

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