Are you considering creating a cozy retreat for your loved ones or seeking an alternative living arrangement that fosters independence and closeness? Enter the realm of mother-in-law living spaces—a charming and functional addition to any home that provides a private oasis for extended family members. In this blog, we’ll explore the art of crafting comfortable […]
After their parents put a roof over their heads for years, many adult children are considering returning the favor. Recent data shows that approximately 20% of the U.S. population lives in a multi-generational home, meaning three or more generations share the same household. Creating a distinct space at home for an aging parent to move […]
Many households are cohabiting across several generations by choice or by necessity, and that’s generated significant interest in the home additions or renovations known as mother-in-law suites. In fact, as of 2019, 20% of Americans lived with two or more adult generations in a single household, compared to just 12% in 1980. What exactly is […]
A need to combine funds, broken retirement nest eggs, declining health, or a desire to be nearer to family and their children are just a few of the reasons more Americans are considering moving in with their adult children. The benefits of inviting relatives to cohabit include combining incomes to maintain a single household, shutting […]
Many call them mother-in-law apartments but their real name is ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units). You will be seeing a lot of ADUs in the coming years. Maryland’s Montgomery County Council approved a zoning change to allow accessory dwelling units, encouraging the development of more affordable housing stock in this area. A similar zoning change was […]
The house addition is the single most important home remodeling project a homeowner will ever make. The home addition can be a marvelous way to get the space and functionality your home needs without moving. Plus, as your interests and family grow over time, so does your need for space. But you need to start now. […]
Millions of Americans today are calling themselves the Sandwich Generation — sandwiched between caring for both their children and aging parents. They are generally in their 40s and 50s, still working, and meeting the tough demands of a multi-generational caregiver. This generation has gotten the message that perhaps our parents should not go to a […]
You can make a 33% improvement in your life. How? Simply redo your Master Suite. Let’s face it, you spend over 8 hours (1/3rd of your day) in your bedroom; reading, watching TV or just sleeping. And while your bedroom is not as busy as the living room or the kitchen, there’s no reason it […]
Remember the Waltons? A popular TV show in the 70’s, the Walton’s showed us how wonderful multi-generational living could be. Well that was TV and fantasy. At that time families largely were two-generational, with parents and minor-age children under one roof. But now times have changed. People are living longer. But for older people getting […]
This suburban family came to us with a fairly lengthy to–do list of renovations for their home. With aging parents who visited frequently, their number one priority was to create a functional and attractive in-law suite featuring a bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette, all complete with accessible features. Also on their wish list was […]