The dream of a forever home is for it to be used for decades of happy memories. Think about it — holiday dinners featuring smiling children and grandchildren passing the rolls and butter, playsets and pools in the backyard utilized during the warmer months, and glasses of sweet … [Read more...] about Big Ideas for Small Spaces
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Why They Chose a Walkable Area
Merv and Deb Aubespin decided to move out of their two-story West End home, where they had entertained their friends for years, because it wasn’t convenient. They decided to move to a condo in the Highlands. “We didn’t like our neighborhood anymore,” says Deb, a retired … [Read more...] about Why They Chose a Walkable Area
Why She Chose Hassle-Free Living
Thinking of moving? A lot of older folks are doing it. They want to be near their children. Or they are suddenly overwhelmed by the large yard where they have tended flowers for years. Or they want a walkable neighborhood. Or they just crave a bit of adventure. About 14 percent … [Read more...] about Why She Chose Hassle-Free Living
Wanted: A Handyman
My father was many things, but handy around the house he was not. Oh sure, he could pound a nail into the wall to hang a picture or use a screwdriver to tighten a doorknob, but beyond that, I don't remember seeing him do many chores involving tools. But, give him a trowel and let … [Read more...] about Wanted: A Handyman
How to Change Your Living Situation to Suit Your New Life
By Carrie VittitoeAs summer moves into fall, every gardener knows the time has come to plant mums, cut back fading summer blooms, and clean out the clay pots for storage in the garage. The seasons of gardening come with their differing beauties and responsibilities, and the … [Read more...] about How to Change Your Living Situation to Suit Your New Life