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HEALTH
Trending now: A Home Plus One
Thanks to new laws in California that allow a second (or third!) residence to be added, it’s easier than...
March 7, 20210How to Make a Sleep-Friendly Bedroom
Sleep. Such a beautiful activity that most of us take for granted when we get enough of it. We…
Improve The Air Quality In Your Home
Common household items that may be affecting your health and choices you can make to improve your air quality.
8 Stand-Out Products to Help with Vision Loss
Technology is transforming the possibilities for living well and independently despite vision loss. Loss of vision, be it…
Living with Arthritis
Tips for maintaining strength, dexterity and reach and solutions that may help.
April 7, 2014Remodeling Tips for Living with Arthritis
Simple tasks can be excruciating for someone with arthritis. Instead of thinking of moving away from a home filled…
April 3, 2014How To Make A Sleep Friendly Bedroom
Sleep. Such a beautiful activity that most of us take for granted when we get enough of it. We…
Keep Cool, Lower Your Bills with Home Energy Upgrades
Does your home become uncomfortably warm on summer afternoons, or drafty in the winter? Have you been looking for…
Life Changes: Our Vision and Light
We might start to notice that it’s harder to read in our favorite reading spot. It may seem not…
February 25, 2014From the Experts: Steps Toward a More Sustaining and Sustainable Home
With today’s products and designs, you really can have it all. Houses provide us with shelter. Homes provide…
College Area Community Garden Preview
The concept behind the college area community garden is to promote sustainable organic farming to local residents and SDSU…
From the Experts: Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
Have you or a loved one slipped and fallen recently? If so, you may be one of thousands- almost…
AFFORDABILITY
What Is An Energy Efficient Mortgage?
Offered by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a federal government agency, its Energy Efficient Mortgage Program allows you to…
Free low-water landscape design templates for empty nesters and others
Garden designs created to thrive in San Diego’s semi arid climate and to save water and costs.
September 3, 2014Considering a move? Look for a walk-able neighborhood.
Each month we’ll be featuring a community that offers special value for people who are retired or considering it:…
Financial Assistance for Homebuyers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and other federal agencies provide home-ownership deferred loans and closing cost…
Is It Time to Move?
It may be time to consider rightsizing your home. There could be several reasons for rightsizing your home. Are…
Simple, Low-Cost Steps to Greening Your Home
Conserving resources, saving on utility bills, removing harmful pollutants, contributing toward a more sustainable planet: these are just a…
How to Pay for Home Renovations
There are many options to financing home renovations and improvements. These may be more affordable and flexible than you…
January 20, 2014Rebates and Incentive Programs for Home Improvements
incentive programs and energy rebates for improving the air quality in your home and saving you money on appliances…
January 15, 2014Money Saver Moves to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
With the mercury dropping and energy costs rising, many people are looking for ways to cut their expenses now…
December 19, 2013Remodeling Projects with the Most Pay Back
Remodeling and updating rooms in your house can improve the enjoyment of your home as well as increase the…
October 17, 2013Nest Too Big? Maybe It’s Time to “Right-Size” Your Home
s the old saw goes, the only constants in life are death and taxes. Everything else seems to be...
July 31, 2010
LIFESTYLE
Beauty and Function: Makeover raises the bar for accessibility
This is the first in a series about a remarkable universal design home makeover for accessibility and visit ability.
Transforming a Beloved Home for Aging in Place
Making a 60-year-old house safe and comfortable for old age: renovating the 3-bedroom house to improve its insulation, roof,…
November 15, 2014Five Ways to Add a Great Shower Space
One of the challenges of many homes is not a lack of bathrooms, but bathrooms that function well for…
October 14, 2014Kitchen Trends to Fit Your Lifestyle
Time to update your kitchen? Consider these latest trends in kitchen design. Even if you’re not ready…
Contrasting Countertops Aid Vision
For those of us who like to sneak into the kitchen for a late-night snack using only the open...
July 15, 2014From the Experts: Better Baths, Beautifully
Whether your preference is for a utilitarian, easy maintenance bathroom or a luxurious, spa-like retreat, with a few minor…
Shopping for A Rightsized Home? What to Look for
An emerging home trend is to have a rightsize designed home. These designs ensure homeowners the house will evolve…
April 24, 20145 Ways to Rightsize Your Space
Rightsizing has become the answer for those homeowners who haven’t lost their yearning for the feeling of ‘maximum’ space,…
April 15, 2014Wanda Chronicles: Access plus Security
Most important for Wanda’s makeover was making the entire home and garden accessible.
A Clear Vision: Bathroom Remodeling Tips to Help with Low Vision
When it comes to remodeling, there are many aspects to look at to maximize safety.
February 21, 2014Right-Sizing Bathroom Remodel
Looking to stay in your home for years to come but not sure you will be able to? Right-sizing…
January 14, 2014Universal Design Bathroom Makeovers
Remodeled bathrooms for the master and guest bath combine function, attractive design, and accessibility.