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Spring Cleaning Allows Homeowners to Declutter Making It Easier to Age in Place

April 24, 2019 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

Spring is my favorite time of year.  It is a time for new beginnings, a time for us to declutter, and a time for us to start thinking about the future.  Although there are many renovations that can be done to a home to make it safer to stay in as we age it is… Read more

Making Your Home Accessible With a Wheel Chair Ramp

March 8, 2019 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

Making your home more accessible for handicapped aids like wheelchairs is a must for many of people with either disabilities or for the elderly. Typically the first step to make in a lack of mobility situation is to install a wheelchair ramp.  Having a ramp installed on your home will improve a person’s life tremendously… Read more

Planning Your Home For Aging In Place Renovations

February 15, 2019 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

In general, society tends to shy away from talking about and planning for the steps necessary as we age.  The hard-cold truth though is that we are all going to get older.  We will start to lose the ability to do as we once did and eventually will need aides in place to assist us… Read more

What Should I Know About Universal Design and Remodeling My Bathroom?

January 10, 2019 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

The first thing you should know is that when accessible bathroom design is done well, it will be a perfect blend between function, form, and aesthetics.  Thanks to all of the advancements in universal bathroom design, contractors are able to transform and everyday space into and accessible sanctuary that is safe for everyone to use.… Read more

The Correct Use of Lighting in Your Home Improvements

December 14, 2018 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

In order to bring your remodeling projects to a whole new level consider the lighting in the space. In order to truly understand how the lighting in a room can spice up any renovation it is important to know what types of lighting is available and the best ratio of light to use within the space. To… Read more

The Importance of Fire Blocking Techniques and Products In Construction

November 16, 2018 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

The last thing that homeowners want or deserve from their contractor is short cuts taken in their home improvement project.  When doing any renovation around the home from installing a new door between your garage and your home, as in the picture above, or adding a new room onto an existing structure, the homeowner’s safety,… Read more

Remodeling for a More Accessible Home For Seniors

July 6, 2018 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

As people age, there always seems to be more and more limitation that makes it difficult for them to be able to do the simple things that they once took for granted. Whether it not being able to climb the stairs like you used to, to be able to stand for long periods of time… Read more

Custom Handicap and Age in Place Remodeling Solutions

December 14, 2017 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

The benefits of age in place remodeling are insurmountable.  There are countless remodeling solutions that enable those who want to retire and live in their own homes with freedom, dignity, and pride. Age in place remodeling solutions are designed using handicap construction techniques in mind.  This helps to remove unnecessary hazardous clutter and to allow… Read more

Benefits of Age in Place Remodeling

November 7, 2017 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

Age in place remodeling is something everyone should consider. The term has many misconceptions about growing old. However, a good age in place contractor will help to create a space that you will always feel comfortable in. Rather than a home looking old, it continues to show your personality and offers the style you desire.… Read more

New Looks for an Old Home

October 16, 2017 Glen Miller Home Doctor 0

There are many ways which can be used in order to improve the old looks of homes. With the help of remodeling and home renovations any type of home can get a new look. Many things are located inside a home. These can be changed to get a new look. Placement of things in a… Read more