Winter is knocking will make you spend more time at home because of the long holidays freezing weather. Winter is one of the best seasons to contact general contractors in Troutdale to remodel your home. Our post focuses on the five essential winter renovations why you need to renovate your house during winter. Why Remodeling […]
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Every time I get about half way through my first interview with a new client, the subject of tubs comes up, heats up, polarizes couples, then we have a bit of education. There are many differing opinions on bathing vessels, but for today, keeping in mind our Aging In Place community, let’s find out if what […]
It wouldn’t be November without taking stock of the things to be grateful for give thanks. And that goes for HBB+DI all our associates, clients, vendors family that make up our network of lifegiving support. We’ve had a new grdaughter enter our life, it reminds us daily, our business is all about living, giving the […]
Dr. Eric Shapira, gerontologist local specialist, has just published a fantastic book on aging, “A New Winkle, What I Learned from Older People Who Never Acted Their Age.” It’s available on Amazon it is a wonderful personal story, reference book, spiritual message, medical resource family guide on every practical personal aspect of aging. I highly recommend this book to […]
HB Building Design, owned by local business woman Jane Regan, has been named the Woman-Owned Business of the Year for San Mateo County. Regan will be among 21 women business leaders that are to be honored at the Silicon Valley Woman-Owned Business Award Celebration taking place on the Google campus November 10th, 2009. The Women’s […]
WAC Lighting’s new Minni lights are a stunning addition in any bathroom. Available in five colors, they are energy efficient low voltage lights, which provide plenty of light over a vanity. The Minnis are part of WAC Lighting’s Quick Connect system, which works off a variety of tracks, allowing the lamps to h down from […]
Can you believe how quickly this year is just flying by? Winter still seems a long way off, but we are in the 8th month of the year already. Now is the time to think about freshening up your home for more enjoyment before the hectic holiday season ‘suddenly’ sets in, during those long winter […]
While we may not realize it, we are all aging every single day. If you don’t feel it, don’t worry, its a good thing. You want to stay young at heart, young in the mind, physically active. Recent surveys have shown that 95% of Americans prefer to age at home, rather than move into a […]
LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design construction of high-performance green homes. A green home uses less energy, water natural resources, creates less waste, is healthier more comfortable for occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; less exposure to mold, mildew other indoor […]
LEED certification has been coming up a lot in building conversations lately, but if you are not in the construction trades, you may not be familiar with it. The acronym sts for Leadership in Energy Environmental Design. Here is an introduction to LEED from the U.S. Green Building Council’s website: LEED is an internationally recognized […]