by Virginia Maddan, guest blogger A common conversation my new clients initiate when I arrive at our first appointment unfolds as follows: New client: “I just want to warn you that my place is a total mess.” Me: “That’s ok! That’s what I’m here for. I’m sure it’s not that bad, but … [Read more...]
Plumbing Talk: Learn The Lingo
September 22, 2011 By
One of the things that I always feel insecure about are car repair estimates. I know NOTHING about cars. I can quote cabinets, plumbing, tile and lighting specs and prices off the top of my head, but I don’t know the difference between a spark plug and a piston. Let’s face it. Unless … [Read more...]
Aging In Place Remodeling – Boomer Summit
June 19, 2011 By
Just returned from the Boomer Summit, sponsored by Mary Furlong + Associates, a local firm that provides Marketing and PR for companies working to reach and capitalize on the quickly aging population. Popular Aging In Place experts, like Lori Bitter, Susan Ayers Walker and even Jody Holtzman, SVP … [Read more...]
Aging Gracefully By Design
May 26, 2011 By
HB Building and design has been re-purposing baths and other areas of the home for retrofitting since I first received AIP certification from ASID in 2005. When I first mention my role as an Interior Designer for “Aging In Place,” if people never heard the expression before, you can observe … [Read more...]
Aging In Place Step 5: Get The Height Right
February 4, 2011 By
In many cases, we are living in homes that were built by contractors for resale. Not many of us have had the luxury to design in all the features we’d like in our homes, features that will suit us as we live our lifespan. Some modifications can help, but also there are purchase decisions for … [Read more...]
