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ARA Gallery and Interiors talks metal countertops – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 27, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Metal Countertops
By Tony Alt, ARA Gallery and Interiors, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Everyone wants a kitchen or restroom that looks great. That’s easy to do with all the products that are out on the market. Now, if you wanted to create a look and use products that are recycled and “green” for the environment and still look great and be a little different and unique for the same cost as granite, etc. – that is […]

Handyman Connection on "How to Prepare your Home for Winter" – LIVING WELL Magazine

December 8, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Preparing Your Home for Winter

By Jacquie Tinnemeyer, Handyman Connection, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine

Spring is a popular time for cleaning. The warmer weather often motivates a desire to get your house and landscape in good shape for summer. But preparing your home for the winter months is just as important. Beyond energy efficiency, winterizing your home with the tips below can keep you and your family safe. […]

My Accessable Home talks Home, Accessibility and your Options – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 11, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Home, accessibility and your options
By Dara McMillan, LMSW, My Accessable Home, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine

Home. It’s that place of comfort where you can relax at the end of a long day. Simply put, we love our homes. Poems, quotations and books have been written about them for centuries. While we can’t wait to grow up and leave home when we’re young, we want to grow old and spend the remainder of our lives in this familiar dwelling. […]

Handyman Connection on top fall ideas for exterior home maintenance – LIVING WELL Magazine

October 6, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

TOP FALL IDEAS FOR EXTERIOR HOME MAINTENANCE

Courtesy Handyman Connection, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Beyond aesthetics, giving some extra attention to the exterior of your home after the winter is just as important for home maintenance. As summer heats up, here are some important exterior maintenance items to check for. […]

Home Town Restyling on Bath Remodels for Aging in Place – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 17, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Bath Remodels for Aging in Place

Courtesy Home Town Restyling, Inc., Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Bath remodel projects with aging in place specifications are a large portion of the remodeling business for Home Town Restyling, Inc. People have been updating bathrooms to accommodate living in their own home longer. […]

Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc., talks planning for recovery at home – LIVING WELL Magazine

September 16, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Planning for Recovery at Home

Courtesy Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc., Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Recovery from a fall, a stroke or major surgery can be a lengthy process. For many people, recovery begins with formal rehabilitation and continues with learning to live with reduced mobility or inability to perform daily functions unaided. […]

ShelfGenie Atlanta on how to make life easier, safer and more organized – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 12, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A Place For Everything and Everything In Its Place

Make life easier, safer and more organized
Courtesy ShelfGenie Atlanta, North Atlanta LIVING WELL Magazine
Many of our elder parents choose to remain in their homes and maintain their independence as long as they can, so it’s important they have a safe and accessible place to live. […]

Old World Floors on forest to hardwood flooring – LIVING WELL Magazine

August 5, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

From Forest to Hardwood Flooring: How is it Made?
Cutting the trees in the forest, straightening the planks, varnishing the wood? NO
By Ingrid M. Gentiles, Old World Flooring, Scottsdale LIVING WELL Magazine
From the day human beings began to build shelters, boats and houses, wood has been an integral part of the construction. In North America, the wood that is used for construction work is known as lumber. […]

Best Buy Walk-In Bath Tubs on Retaining the Dignity and Freedom to Bathe Independently – LIVING WELL Magazine

July 26, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Retaining the Dignity and Freedom to Bathe Independently
Donna Aust, Best Buy Walk-In Bath Tubs, LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
The “Boomers” are aging and will experience the same health issues common among the elderly – arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis and hearing and vision loss; but, they are choosing to live longer in their homes today than in the past, thanks to thoughtful products designed to aid independent living and through consumer education on senior home safety. […]

Handyman Connection on Choosing the Right Craftsman – LIVING WELL Magazine

June 13, 2011 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Choosing the Right Craftsman
Courtesy Handyman Connection, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine (formerly SENIOR Magazine)
Taking care of your home is an endless responsibility with an endless “to-do” list. In addition to major renovation projects, small remodel jobs and home repairs are a constant concern. […]