Entrances, bathrooms and kitchens create logistical and aesthetic challenges. Retrofitting homes to provide ease and comfort for the disabled takes more than simply meeting accessibility standards. “You have to listen to your clients,” says Robin Burrill, a co-owner of Curb Appeal Renovations in Fort Worth, Texas. Curb Appeal recently renovated a home for a wheelchair-bound […]
The popularity of bathroom remodeling just continues to grow. As one of the most utilized rooms in the home, today’s bathrooms are seen as much more than just a functional space. They are a destination for relaxation and tranquility after a long day. The features that can be included in a bathroom remodel are endless. […]
The Mary and Melissa Show – radio Interview with Russell Glickman and others. Here is the link to the actual interview: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/themaryandmelissashow/2014/03/12/the-accessible-home–its-not-just-for-wheelchair-users-anymore “There is no reason why our homes and places of work shouldn’t be built and designed for all people to use and enjoy. We are joined by Russell Glickman, Founder and Owner of […]
How can you tell when an in-law suite is outperforming the usual requirements? Well, for starters, when the owners themselves decide to occupy the new accommodation as their primary living space. Such was the recent choice of the Saads, two seniors who started investigating options for retrofitting their three-level home when Mrs Saad transitioned from […]
Case Study of a 26’x22’ Garage extension: brick; cedar shake roof; cathedral ceiling; heat; new driveway Here is the homeowner’s recommendation to Angie’s List: As someone involved in the financing of large commercial buildings and knowing how some contractors fail to deliver what they promise, I was very careful in making certain that I selected […]
It’s hard to believe with the below normal temperatures and excessive snowfall we’ve experienced all winter, but spring really is just right around the corner. Now is a great time to make sure your home’s exterior withstood the harsh conditions that winter brought. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you inspect […]
‘Aging-in-place’ features for the home gain higher profile as baby boomers get older Edgewater home is built to accommodate couple as they age: When Tom and Susie McSweeny built their Edgewater, Md., house in 2013, they asked their architect to incorporate “aging-in-place” features — including an elevator, wide doorways to accommodate a wheelchair and a flat, […]
The big trend in decks is their ballooning size, deck builders and decking manufacturers agree. Tim Stephens has built several decks in Dayton and Cincinnati that measure 1,500 square feet or more. “People are wanting to extend the indoor living space to the outside,” says Stephens, owner of Archadeck of West Central & Southwest Ohio. […]
Though we at Glickman Design Build pride ourselves in the work that we do when it comes to making life easier for families of disabled and those with special needs, we know that there are other companies who are making a difference as well. Let us introduce you to Warman Home Care. Warman Home […]
We are happy to announce the creation of two new websites that will work in conjunction with our original site, GlickmanDesignBuild.com. We pride ourselves in managing both luxury and accessible home remodeling projects and have decided to make it easier for homeowners to get a clear picture of what we do. Safer-Home.net Safer-Home.net will serve as the main […]