Universal Design Community to the Rescue
Who would have thought that locating 'printable' Universal Design project photos would be so difficult! But I found this to be true when...
Aging-In-Place with Universal Design
Article written by Carolyn Cook for the Town of Davidson's HIA program WHAT IS UNIVERSAL DESIGN? Universal Design is the design of a...
Building with Universal Design
Article written by Carolyn Cook for the Town of Davidson's HIA program WHAT IS UNIVERSAL DESIGN? Universal Design is the design of homes...
LiveSmart Design Appearing in New Book
Ashley Rooney (author of 22 coffee table books ranging in topics from Shingle Style Homes, Old Barns - New Homes, Fences, Gates and...
Proper Lighting for Fall Prevention
Falls are not a part of the normal aging process, but chances of falling in a dimly lit home are 2-4 times greater than a home that's...
The Little Magazine That Saved My Life
My mother-in-law moved to Charlotte two years ago from Queens, NY and the search for affordable senior housing was a nightmare. To begin...
Bathroom Safety and Maintenance
Safety and ease of maintenance are huge concerns for the aging homeowner. This pivoting shower door has patterned glass instead of clear...
Simple Bathroom Plan
The floor plan of this bathroom is straightforward with the lavatory in the center flanked by the shower on one end and the toilet/tub on...
Bathroom First Room to Renovate
The bathroom is the most dangerous room in the home and where most falls occur. If you’re going to renovate any room in your home, begin...
No Microwave Over the Cooktop
This microwave drawer is perfect for all ages and abilities. Most homes have the microwave above the cook top and we never give it a...
