In 1978, the federal government banned the use of lead-based paint in homes after long-term studies showed that lead causes severe health problems, especially in children under age six, damaging their nervous systems even before birth. Toddlers who chewed on cribs and window sills painted with lead-based paint had high lead blood levels, and many […]
As more and more seniors are opting to stay at home or live with relatives as they age, in-law suites have risen in popularity. Offering a great way to provide a sense of independence and privacy while living with relatives or easy living at home, in-law suites can be a great solution often created within […]
It’s hard to believe but spring really is just around the corner. And what better way to get ready than to give your home’s interior a spring spruce up. Here are a few quick and easy tips to give your home a fresh new look. Vintage light fixtures and cabinet hardware are a great way […]
Karen Pearl Benitez-Berglund is a new face on the Glickman Design Build Team. As a Microsoft Certified Professional with a B.S. in Marketing, coupled with a diverse professional background, Karen brings a wide variety of skills and expertise to Glickman. She most recently became a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) allowing her to apply […]
More than 51 million families in America live in multigenerational homes, which has more people considering adding on to their homes to make room for parents moving in. This is a trend that is definitely becoming more and more common as less people choose to move into a nursing home. In 1970 26% of people […]
What do you do when your family outgrows your house, or when the quirks of the place you once found charming aren’t so charming anymore? Is it smarter to move or improve? The answer is it depends on many factors. And this is a question only you will be able to answer. Here are a […]
Glickman Design Build President, Russ Glickman, was recently quoted in a Washingtonian Magazine article entitled, “Home Renovations for Aging in Place.
The goal of this sophisticated kitchen remodel was to update the current space into a more modern, better functioning room that visually flowed with the rest of the home. The owner of this condominium has a very distinct style and therefore knew exactly what he wanted! Some of the must-haves on his list: a convection […]
Adding an elevator to your home may sound extremely luxurious, but as a large amount of satisfied homeowners can testify, it may simply be a bare necessity to the elderly or disabled. The old advice of ‘just’ relocating to a home without stairs once they become troublesome, simply no longer holds value. This advice also […]
John brings over 30 years of experience in the home remodeling industry to his role as production manager. He holds a variety of industry certifications including: Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR), Certified Remodeler (CR), and an EPA Certified LEAD Remodeler.