Universal design is the practice of creating homes that work for everyone who lives in them and everyone who visits. That means no separate entrance, no room that only certain people can use, and no equipment bolted on after something has already gone wrong. The house simply fits the people in it. The idea sounds […]
For many homeowners across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C., aging-in-place remodeling begins with a personal question: Can this home continue to support the life we love here? The answer often depends on more than one room or one feature. It depends on how easily someone can enter the home, move through the kitchen, use the bathroom, […]
Are you or your loved ones faced with the decision to upgrade your home based on well-being and safety of aging needs? There are many solutions remodeling can give you! You can’t guarantee moving into a new home would mean it could have all the features you require, plus remodeling can be a simple and […]
At Glickman| Design Remodel Build we’ve designed and built dozens of remodeling and addition projects for aging homeowners who appreciate the amenities and easygoing lifestyle of assisted living communities, but want to age in place, in their lifelong homes and familiar neighborhoods. While it may be intimidating to consider aging in your own home if […]
The ultimate goal of Universal Design (UD) is to create a home that works for everyone; now and in the future. This brilliant design makes homes accessible and safer as you age and allows maximum access for those with disabilities. Universal Design can make each room accessible, reduce home accidents and potentially increase resale value. […]
Every senior asks themselves this question. Should I stay or should I go?Do you stay in the home you love? Or go to an assisted living facility? For many, it’s much more than just a move. It’s a deeply emotional decision that’s life-changing. Our homes are where we feel safe and secure, and for good […]
By Wendy A. Jordan, Washington Post, August 22 Soon after Foster Lott and his wife, Katharine Alter, bought their two-story, 1945 house, they began talking about ways to improve it, and saving up to do so. Sixteen years went by and they were still talking about it. But in 2016, Lott’s hip was giving him […]
Universal Design can be summed up in one dramatic word: Inclusion. Years ago, we at Glickman/Design Remodel Build started using Universal Design in the remodeling of homes and offices and we’re proud to say this idea has now spread to every corner of our culture. Universal Design was invented to be the people’s servant, to […]
It’s called In-Law Multigenerational Living. Before World War II it was the way Americans lived. According to Census records in 1940, about one-quarter of the U.S. population lived with three or more generations in one home. After WWII everything changed. American families lived under one roof, with parents and their young children. Suburban living was […]
Remember childproofing your home? Protecting toddlers with gates, outlet guards, and safety latches. Well today it’s time to protect you. America is in the midst of an age boom. Amazingly, those us at age 50 are expected to live longer than any previous generation. And there’s no better place to live than your own home. […]