Universal Design

Simple Lighting Solutions for Homes and Vacation Rentals: Safety and Convenience with Our Top Product Picks

Lighting doesn’t just enhance the ambiance; it improves safety and makes life easier. After a long day, we finally arrived at our...

Why Ramps and Zero-Step Entrances Are a Must for Universal Homes: Boosting Accessibility and Resale Value

Sep 193 min read

Universal Design

Why Ramps and Zero-Step Entrances Are a Must for Universal Homes: Boosting Accessibility and Resale Value

As the aging population grows at a rapid pace, it's projected that by 2035, there will be more people over 65 than under 18. With this...

Jun 8, 20235 min read

Bathrooms beyond ADA: Easy Access Sinks

While working with a client on his primary bathroom design, I dove into the nitty gritty details to provide him with a life-altering...

Jun 8, 20233 min read

Bathrooms beyond ADA

Source via Instagram: @jenweid.art What are the primary reasons for bathroom remodels or why do most people remodel bathrooms? Let me...

Vacation Rental Spotlight: Table Rock Lake, Branson, Missouri

Jan 12, 20236 min read

Vacation Rental Spotlight: Table Rock Lake, Branson, Missouri

Finding an accessible vacation home is a rare find and to find one in the mountains…seems it would be nearly impossible! Well, I’m...

Accessible Kitchen Appliances: the microwave

Oct 25, 20223 min read

Universal Design

Accessible Kitchen Appliances: the microwave

Are you having a microwave debate or simply overwhelmed with microwave options like wattages, drawer vs door, on top or below countertop,...

How a beach mat evolved from an accessible into a universal product

Jul 25, 20223 min read

How a beach mat evolved from an accessible into a universal product

Beach access for EVERYone! The great outdoors is quite the playground for all people. There are many benefits to being outside and...

10 Amazon Prime Day Essentials For Making Your Home Accessible

Jul 7, 20227 min read

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10 Amazon Prime Day Essentials For Making Your Home Accessible

Your guide for products to make your home or rental more functional, safe, and user-friendly With Amazon Prime Day approaching around the...

Vacation Rental Spotlight: Anna Maria Island, FL

Jun 2, 20227 min read

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Vacation Rental Spotlight: Anna Maria Island, FL

My 91-year-old grandmother enJOYing the beach with the entire family. A vacation home can bring so much joy. We recently stayed in a...

May 9, 20222 min read

That's a Grab Bar?

We may think about grab bars as a last resort or when someone gets in a situation when it’s a necessity. But there’s no reason to wait...

May 20, 20213 min read

Vacation Rental Spotlight: Cape Cod, MA

Have you ever dug a rabbit hole for yourself? That’s exactly what happens when I get started on research or investigative projects...

Apartment Spotlight: 6 North, St. Louis, MO

Sep 19, 20197 min read

Apartment Spotlight: 6 North, St. Louis, MO

Imagine you are 65 years or older and living in your current home or apartment with some type of disability affecting your hearing,...

May 21, 20197 min read

Product review

Flooring: A simple start-up guide

When it comes to selecting flooring, does it seem overwhelming once you see a wall presentation with types of flooring, colors, and what...

Apr 26, 20194 min read

Universal Design

Why Universal Design?

[Photo credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash] Help me with the math. The baby boomer population is without a doubt surging [according to AARP...

Apr 19, 20196 min read

What is your dream shower?

Whether you’re thinking of a remodel project or starting from scratch with a new build, what is that one thing you look forward to in...

Apr 12, 20195 min read

Are you a Wayfinding Stranger?

Is there a place that stands out in your memory where no matter how many times you stared at the map and tried to orient yourself in...

Apr 5, 20195 min read

Product Review: About that Bidet

What comes to mind when you think of Bidet? Does it make you think of restrooms in European countries? Is it a frivolous luxury product?...

Mar 29, 20193 min read

Hotel Spotlight: Hilton West Palm Beach

Do you love to travel but procrastinate on planning your trip, or do you simply dread connecting all the dots? There are many reasons why...

Mar 22, 20195 min read