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Planning to Age in Place? Find a Contractor Now

graphic illustration of a young one half of a face and an aged opposite half of the face.

Older people have the highest rate of home-ownership in the country — about 80 percent. The great majority live in single-family homes, most of them poorly suited for the disabilities common in later life.

Incorporating Subtle Universal Design Into Your Home

an older woman, adult woman, and female child posing in a kitchen

If you are building a home from scratch or thinking about a major remodel, you might want to consider incorporating universal design into your home. Universal design is the concept of creating an environment that is usable by as many people as possible (including able-bodied people) without the need for adaptation. More importantly, universal design […]

A Home for a Lifetime

exterior view of award winning home designed by larry taff, caps

To make a split-level home functional for a family member returning from a nursing home, Larry Taff, CAPS, of TZ of Madison, Inc. in Madison, Wis., added a single-level screened porch and deck with an open floor plan for a view of the yard.