Home Accessibility Archives

Disabled or Elderly? The Best Ways to Start Retrofitting Your Home

Of the 25 million homeowners that are 65 years and older today, the Joint Center for Housing Studies estimates that 44% have some need for home accessibility features due to disability or difficulty using components of the home. Here’s how to best go about retrofitting your home.

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Home Accessibility, Making a House a Home

Lavender’s Longshot: Rethinking Accessible Design

If you visit Derek & LeAnne Lavender’s Indianapolis home, you might notice that they have an eye for mid-century design, and their beautiful landscaping. But one thing that may not be as obvious, is that the home was designed with accessibility in mind.

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Home Accessibility, Home Improvement, Organization, Renting

Should You Invest in a Smart Home? Renters vs. Homeowners

We’re big fans of home automation at Yellow Brick Home. Over the last few years, our smart home system has grown to include solutions that allow us to control window shades, exterior locks, HVAC systems, lighting, and even music throughout our home!

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Home Accessibility, Home Improvement, Organization

5 Smart Home Hacks for the Back-to-School Season

Whether school has already started, or you’re patiently waiting for the Labor Day weekend to end, it’s time to add a few home automation upgrades to your school-year shopping list.

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Home Accessibility, Making a House a Home

Making a Home Wheelchair Accessible

When you or someone in your family has a disability, searching for an accessible home can be a major challenge. Most homes on the market aren’t designed or equipped for accessibility, and retrofitting a home with accessible options can be costly.

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