"Seniors"

Seniors / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Bathrooms

Bathroom renovations for aging in place: safety, accessibility, and comfort

...seniors are living in homes they have occupied for decades - so who knows what sort of bathroom accessibility challenges they’ve had to cope with all their lives. For seniors, bathroom modifications may be essential if they are to remain in their homes. How far to go with that is a bit of a balancing act as well becaus...

Lifestyle, location and commuting

Home-buying tips for seniors looking to downsize

...seniors More and more seniors are buying homes now as the downsizing trend is in full effect. If you’re on the fence about relocating to a new home and dread the thought of house hunting, packing, and moving, you should know that the process is much easier now than it was when you were searching for the perfect house f...

Real estate

Downsizing your home: buying tips for seniors

...seniors are making the decision to buy a home in retirement. However, buying at 65 isn’t quite the same as buying at 30. Here are some things you need to consider. Owning or renting in retirement, which is better? Are you certain you should buy your next home? Seniors on a tight income benefit from the predictability o...