In our series introduction, we stated, “Coronavirus [has] made us realize even more how important it is to create a safe home where one can live comfortably despite life’s struggles.” In our last two articles, we discussed the importance of having areas where you can relax. So far, we have focused on indoor spaces—the game [...]
Where should I live during my home build? This is a common concern amongst our clients. While the choice is ultimately yours, we do have some insight worth considering before making a final decision. Where should I live during my home build? When deciding where to live while building a new home, clients often state, [...]
In our series introduction, we stated, “Coronavirus [has] made us realize even more how important it is to create a safe home where one can live comfortably despite life’s struggles.” In our last article, we discussed the importance of a creating a space where you can get away from work and from screens—a game room. [...]
In our series introduction, we stated, “Coronavirus [has] made us realize even more how important it is to create a safe home where one can live comfortably despite life’s struggles.” In our last article, we discussed the importance of a fully functional home office. (You can read more about that here.) Today, we’d like to [...]
In our last article, we stated, “Coronavirus [has] made us realize even more how important it is to create a safe home where one can live comfortably despite life’s struggles.” In that series introduction, we briefly outlined seven features of a “pandemic-proof home.” In other words, we introduced seven home features that Elements believes are [...]
Please note that this article is designed to provide information only. Read Elements Full Disclaimer here. Age-in-place and home accessibility have been topics of conversation for years. Books, blogs, and more have been written about how to create a space where you can continue to live even as you grow older and/or become ill. In [...]
Please note that this article is designed to provide information only. Read Elements Full Disclaimer here. Warmer temps, sunshine, and pollen in the air means it’s time for Spring cleaning. This year, with social distancing and stay-at-home directives, we have more time to tackle those cleaning projects that often get overlooked. Plus, because of Coronavirus, [...]
At Elements, we understand that family comes in many shapes and sizes. As passionate pet-parents, we realize this means some family members are furry with four legs! Because of this, we know that it is just as important to create comfortable spaces for our fur babies as it is for our two-legged fam. Today, we [...]
We’ve given you tips about how to find the right home builder, house plans designer, and lender. Of course, all that information is vital to make your dream home a reality. But what about your current home? Most likely, you’ll need to sell it in order to make your dream home a reality, as well. [...]
Home accessibility and aging in place are becoming common topics of conversation. These, along with preparing for the unexpected, are important considerations at Elements. You see, my father became disabled when he was in his early 40s. Unfortunately, our home was not wheelchair accessible. Because of this, I try to be more cognizant about accessibility [...]
