Thanks to new laws in California that allow a second (or third!) residence to be added, it’s easier than...

Sleep. Such a beautiful activity that most of us take for granted when we get enough of it. We…

Common household items that may be affecting your health and choices you can make to improve your air quality.

Technology is transforming the possibilities for living well and independently despite vision loss. Loss of vision, be it…

Tips for maintaining strength, dexterity and reach and solutions that may help.

Simple tasks can be excruciating for someone with arthritis. Instead of thinking of moving away from a home filled…

Sleep. Such a beautiful activity that most of us take for granted when we get enough of it. We…

Does your home become uncomfortably warm on summer afternoons, or drafty in the winter? Have you been looking for…

We might start to notice that it’s harder to read in our favorite reading spot. It may seem not…

With today’s products and designs, you really can have it all. Houses provide us with shelter. Homes provide…

The concept behind the college area community garden is to promote sustainable organic farming to local residents and SDSU…

Have you or a loved one slipped and fallen recently? If so, you may be one of thousands- almost…

Offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federal government agency, its Energy Efficient Mortgage Program allows you to…

Garden designs created to thrive in San Diego’s semi arid climate and to save water and costs.

Each month we’ll be featuring a community that offers special value for people who are retired or considering it:…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other federal agencies provide home-ownership deferred loans and closing cost…

It may be time to consider rightsizing your home. There could be several reasons for rightsizing your home. Are…

Conserving resources, saving on utility bills, removing harmful pollutants, contributing toward a more sustainable planet: these are just a…

There are many options to financing home renovations and improvements. These may be more affordable and flexible than you…

incentive programs and energy rebates for improving the air quality in your home and saving you money on appliances…

With the mercury dropping and energy costs rising, many people are looking for ways to cut their expenses now…

Remodeling and updating rooms in your house can improve the enjoyment of your home as well as increase the…

s the old saw goes, the only constants in life are death and taxes. Everything else seems to be...

This is the first in a series about a remarkable universal design home makeover for accessibility and visit ability.

Making a 60-year-old house safe and comfortable for old age: renovating the 3-bedroom house to improve its insulation, roof,…

One of the challenges of many homes is not a lack of bathrooms, but bathrooms that function well for…

Time to update your kitchen? Consider these latest trends in kitchen design. Even if you’re not ready…

For those of us who like to sneak into the kitchen for a late-night snack using only the open...

Whether your preference is for a utilitarian, easy maintenance bathroom or a luxurious, spa-like retreat, with a few minor…

An emerging home trend is to have a rightsize designed home. These designs ensure homeowners the house will evolve…

Rightsizing has become the answer for those homeowners who haven’t lost their yearning for the feeling of ‘maximum’ space,…

Most important for Wanda’s makeover was making the entire home and garden accessible.

When it comes to remodeling, there are many aspects to look at to maximize safety.

Looking to stay in your home for years to come but not sure you will be able to? Right-sizing…

Remodeled bathrooms for the master and guest bath combine function, attractive design, and accessibility.