If you plan to live out your retirement years in your own home, adding universal design features will make aging in place safer and more comfortable. And if you should later sell, your buyers will appreciate how these upgrades anticipate their future needs.” -Sonya Stinson, bankrate.com Universal design, when applied appropriately, is subtle and … [Read more...]
“A home with universal design features is a home that fits everyone—even those who face special physical challenges.” -AARP In this article entitled “How Well is Your Home Caring for You?” The AARP provides a valuable list by which to evaluate your current home. Below, see a list of seven physical disabilities that can be addressed with … [Read more...]
Dallas Architect shares ideas for designing exterior living spaces to be as enjoyable as your interiors. One of the biggest obstacles to really being able to enjoy the outdoors in the South is the heat we get in the summer. And possibly even worse, the humidity that accompanies it. Fortunately, there are some options for cooling your space so … [Read more...]
During our summer vacation trek from Dallas to Pine Mountain, Georgia, we chose Jackson, Mississippi as our stopping point on Day 1. Road trip tradition in the Davis family calls for dinner at a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and a night at a Hampton Inn. We were able to check the box for Cracker Barrel, but there was no room at the Inn. … [Read more...]
Crickets singing, fireflies flickering, beautiful sunsets, and warm, humid nights. Along with pool parties and barbeques, summer is here in Texas! For some outdoorsy folks, they’d live out-of-doors all year round (my Colorado-residing little sister included). For the rest of us, we prefer not to give up the comforts of our interiors while taking to … [Read more...]
