Modifying a Bathroom for Walker and Wheelchair Access
Many of us will experience at least a temporary disability. Accidents will happen and you could find yourself using a wheelchair or walker. As we mature and grow older, getting around our home becomes more difficult. Traditional home builders have … Read More
How to Keep the Peace in a Multigenerational Household
The recent economic recession, which has caused job losses and home foreclosures, and the increasing senior population have fueled an upsurge of three or more generations living under the same roof. Today, an estimated 51.5 million Americans live in multigenerational households. Both … Read More
Need a Change of Scenery? Try the Winscape Kinect!
Imagine sitting in your living room and looking out the window to see a peaceful view of the beach or even a tropical rainforest. The Winscape Kinect is a virtual window that uses tracker information to shift the view of … Read More
The Cassidy Project- Accessibility with Style
Accessibility remodeling does not mean that your home is doomed to be the eyesore of your neighborhood. In fact, an accessible entrance can be designed so that the home doesn’t scream ‘handicapped’ at all! The Cassidy project highlights the importance of … Read More
Universal Design Summit 5
Glickman Design Build has been asked to participate as an exhibitor for the Universal Design Summit 5 to be held in St. Louis, MO on May 6-8 2013. The Summit is North America’s only conference focused on universal housing and … Read More
GDB Receives ‘Best of Houzz’ Award for Customer Satisfaction!
Mikey’s Transition into a New Home
As most of you know, I am the parent of a child with cerebral palsy who has lived at home since his premature birth 24 years ago. For the past few years Michael has lived in his own space downstairs … Read More
Area Access: Fostering Independent Living & Aging in Place
Area Access has 29 years of experience supplying mobility products that foster independent living and allow individuals to age in place. With the installation of an elevator or stair lift, homes are made much more accessible and safe for those … Read More
Caring for a Senior during a Natural Disaster
Dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster like a tornado, flood, hurricane, or earthquake can be a very stressful situation. Caring for a senior during and after a natural disaster can be even more daunting. A natural disaster can … Read More
The Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC) Program
The Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC) program is designed to improve accessibility and universal visitability in Virginia’s residential units by providing state tax credits for the purchase of new units or the retrofitting of existing housing units.
Read More