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10 Cheap and Cheerful Bathroom Storage Ideas
Do you need more storage in your bathroom? If you're like the rest of us, you could probably use some. As I just spent a few days adding as much storage as I possibly could to the cottage design, it got me thinking on how to maximize every inch of the small space....
Accessible Heights of Household Appliances
Are you wondering how to get the most out of your appliances? There are a few tricks to installing appliances in ways that make them more accessible and easier to use. This will benefit you and your family today and will make things easier if anybody’s physical needs...
Anatomy of a Great Living Room
Do you need to lose the ho-hum boring vibe of your living room? Looking to create a wow-factor space that begs you to spend time in it? One that offers functionality with lots of personality. Well look no further. Here are 9 Ways to a Great Living Room #1)...
Step One. Getting Plans Drawn Up.
In order to submit a building permit in our municipality we need a complete set of professionally drawn plans. These plans show the municipality what we are planning on doing and how it will fit in with the neighborhood. In this package there will also be a site-plan...
The Kitchen Work Triangle. Save Steps in the Kitchen.
Are you running a marathon in your kitchen in order to prepare meals? Do you wish there was a more efficient way to work in your kitchen space? Well, there is, and it’s called a work triangle. Incorporate one into your kitchen design to ensure you have a space that...
Accessibility Hacks. Garages and Carports.
Have you ever had to do an acrobatic act and contort your body in bizarre ways to get into your car in a public parking area? Well, I did the other day, which prompted me to write this posting. All I can say is that it's a good thing that the bylaws require some...
Time for Change
We think it’s about time that accessibility became a household word. In July 2015 the population of Canadians aged 65+ became larger than the number of children under 15. This means Canada has reached a point that it has never been at before in history. The population...
Accessibility Hacks. Toilet Talk.
Technology has infiltrated into most parts of our lives, including our most personal moments. Technology has helped turn the simple toilet into quite a gadget, integrated with a bidet and all sorts of features you didn’t know you needed. You can either buy the fully...
Improve Your Hallway Accessibility
Don’t ignore your hallway. Just don't. I know it’s not a sexy room, but it’s important nonetheless. It’s probably a space through which you travel quite a bit and somewhere your guests see first when they come visiting. Take another look at your hallway and ask...
Why I’ve Become my own Client
My husband and I recently bought a lovely old house on one acre. We are planning on building an accessible cottage on the property, and in the blink of an eye I have become my own client. And it’s very exciting! We are looking forward to building a brand new home as...