National Night Out takes place on the first Tuesday of August – this year, it’s August 1st. This is a nationwide community event in which you can learn more about police-sponsored programs in your area, such as neighborhood watch groups, drug prevention and safety information. Accompanied by food, music and safety demonstrations by local emergency […]
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Water Conservation: Good for the Environment and Your Retirement Too
By now, we all know water conservation is the right environmental choice. The less water you use, the less energy is needed to pump water from a central facility into your home. The less water you use, the more water is available for everyone. This is especially important in some regions, where there are competing […]
Types of Grants Available to Seniors for Home Renovations
Learn about the types of grants available to renovate a home. The changes to a home made with these funds can help prepare your home for later life.
6 Reasons Why Downsizing Might Be the Right Move For You
Downsizing is appealing to many folks later in life. There are lots of benefits to it, including things that can make your life easier. Here are six reasons it might be good a good option for you.
Flexhouse: Building A Home To Prepare For Aging In Place
The Flexhouse is what happens when you combine universal design, sustainability, flexibility and low maintenance to a home for aging in place. See photos and read all about it.
4 Home Projects That Will Offer You The Most Value
We’re always looking for ways to add value to our homes. It can be tricky sometimes to pick the right things to do. Here are 4 home projects to help you do that, including some lower cost, DIY options.
5 Ways A Clean House Improves Your Thinking
We all love to live in a clean house. Research shows having a clean home improves our physical & mental well-being. Learn how it can affect your thinking.
Staying In Your Multi-Story Home? Consider These 5 Things
It is well known by now, thanks to the findings by AARP and others, that people would prefer to live out their years in the comfort of their own homes. And why not? Our homes are full of the memories that we created through the years. And, in many cases, where we raised our children. […]