Aging In Place is the ability to live in one’s own home safely, independently and comfortably regardless of age or ability. Most would rather remain in their own home, whether they may become disabled due to a car accident, or perhaps become less-abled due to problems that sometimes come with aging, such as poor eyesight,…
If you or a loved one is having a difficult time staying in their own home, but wishes to remain independent, what can you do? CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist), and Universal Design were developed to provide solutions to this dilemma. When a contractor who is a Certified-Aging-in-Place Specialist is called in to assist…
In Bellingham, homeowners are upgrading their bathrooms! Check out what can be done to enhance your bath: Floating vanities: Have your contractor build the vanity on the wall; this leaves open space at the bottom, giving the room a more airy feel. This works especially well if your bathroom has a nook that the vanity…
The NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) has reported that modification of homes for aging-in-place is the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry. NAHB collaborated with AARP to develop the Certified Aging-in-Place (CAPS) program to meet the increasing demand by senior and baby boomers for barrier-free living environments. The U.S. government’s Administration on…
Real estate values are still struggling, and people are viewing their homes not as investments, but as their homes! In other words, the trend is to stay in place and do makeovers for a more livable home. Because of this trend, home remodeling is expected to increase during the second half of the year, making 2012…
Our own DyLon McClary earned his CAPS certificate in January 2011, knowing that our aging population would appreciate hiring contractors who are well-trained in designing for their particular needs. A recent article in Builder Online highlights the issues of our aging population and what we can do to help them stay in their homes longer. …
What does this mean to you? Think accessibility. If your grandmother has to move in with you, can she use the shower safely? If you want to remain in your home and YOU are the one reaching/ waving as you pass age 65, can you use that bathroom safely? It’s called “universal design”; that is,…
The photo above shows a bath remodel we did in 2011 to make it handicapped accessible. We installed tile in the shower and included a bench with a solid surface seat. Grab bars were installed and a hand-held shower wand accessible from the bench. This photo shows another handicapped accessible shower we installed…
Cree’s award wining LED bulb We often get asked what is the best type of lighting. Everyone knows incandescents are on their way out – but what is the best replacement? It depends somewhat on what you want from a light fixture – do you need it to turn on immediately? A great new bulb…
The NAHB has a comprehensive article outlining aging-in-place issues. It is titled “Aging-in-place checklists for home remodeling”. The sections are: Exterior Overall floor plan Hallways Entry Thresholds Interior doors Windows Garage or Carport Faucets Kitchen and Laundry: Counters Appliances Miscellaneous Bathroom Stairways, lifts and elevators Ramps Storage Electrical, lighting, safety and security Flooring Heating ventilation and…
Just kidding there, sort of! A well qualified home remodeling contractor may have several certifications that prove their willingness to work hard to provide the best quality workmanship and management on your remodel project. Our Project Manager, DyLon McClary, has earned two certifications towards his goal of providing the best possible remodeling experience for our customers: The National…
We are getting more calls these days to make over bathrooms for elderly persons who may have had a stroke and can’t get around the same as before; or for a person struggling with a long term illness who could use some additional safety features and accessibility in their bathroom. This can be done with some…
DyLon McClary of Rose Construction, Inc. recently became one of the select group of professionals nationwide to earn the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation, identifying him as one of the building industry’s top professionals with skills and knowledge specific to home modifications for aging-in-place. The Remodelers™ Council of the National Association of Home Builders…