Retirees are often living in the same home in which they raised their families. The neighbourhoods are often suburban with large yards and far from the nearest shopping areas. There are schools and playgrounds, parks and areas for jogging...
Furniture designers have a great way of creating transformable pieces. These creations make it practicable for people to feel like they are staying in a big house when actually they are staying in a tiny one.
Most incredible furniture types...
The kids have flown the coop, you’ve entered into the Golden Years of retirement, had a health scare or other major life change and are now considering downsizing. The question is, do you want a house, condo or apartment?
There...
We are all creatures of comfort, many of us having a certain penchant for collecting something. Generations past have continued a tradition of passing items down to our children, who are more than likely adults themselves and not particularly...
Many people who take out equity release plans do so in order to free up the value locked up in their home, without having to move and downsize to a smaller property. In most cases, the borrower remains in...
Moving to a new home can get expensive. There are many things that can add to the cost of a move because a home owner wasn’t fully prepared. But, don’t fret. Here are a few things you should consider...
Many life transitions can trigger the need to divest yourself of extra stuff. Not just those old toys and worn-out lamps, sometimes our belongings are more valuable than what would go quickly in a Garage Sale.
When we surveyed Milennials...
Dining trends in senior housing have come and gone over the decades. Tastes and nutritional needs have changed. The trends that have lasted have been those that are based on flavour and nourishment. Three dining trends in particular have...
Many of us remember growing up and visiting our grandparents. There would be special food, a homey atmosphere and a comfortableness that was different to our own homes. We loved to spend time there. As our grandparents or our...
No one wants work to do when they buy a home these days. They all want stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, neutral paint, beautiful, clean rooms, and NO WORK. No clutter, painting, major repairs, cleaning, yard work, or barriers to...
