by emma | Oct 18, 2016 | Doors and Windows
Is it easy for you and your friends to enter your home? Are you constantly battling the elements and cursing the tripping hazards? How do you think it would feel to have an accessible front entrance? Well, perhaps a little like this…… It’s a hot sunny day. You’ve just...
by emma | Oct 11, 2016 | Building and Planning
Would it be possible for you to live only on the main floor of your home? Would you have everything you need just on that one level? Even a comfortable bedroom? If you want to live in your current home forever there are a few necessities as far as room requirements...
by emma | Oct 4, 2016 | Inspiration, Opinion
A home that gives you pleasure is a fine thing indeed. Do you have some particular things that you feel are essential to a comfortable home? I am talking about practical or physical things as opposed to emotional ones. As I was compiling this list I realized that...
by emma | Sep 27, 2016 | Doors and Windows, New Products + Trends
We are half-way to the airport a few hours away from home and I start questioning if I locked my front door. It was my responsibility as I was the last one out, but I have no recollection of turning the key in the dead-bolt. Uh oh! A series of panicky text messages to...
by emma | Sep 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard of the concept of visitability? It was an idea conceived in the US in the late 80’s to promote the designing and building of houses with basic accessibility throughout the main floor. The visitable home is characterized by three key features: At...
