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Independent living is important for everyone because it holds many benefits: boosting self-esteem and confidence, helping mental and physical health, as well as improving quality of life and sense of purpose. For older generations and those facing a disability or...

The term ‘accessibility’ is used a lot, but what does it really mean within the home, and why is it something all homeowners should think about? Accessibility is about levelling the playing field, making the world available to everyone, no matter what their physical...

Making any large purchase for the home can be a big decision and takes some thought. Customers, including those buying a home elevator, often wonder if there is anything they will regret. Experience shows however that there are so many unforeseen bonuses to having a...

A home elevator provides an elegant, stylish and practical solution to access around the home. In the past, when old fashioned elevators required machine rooms and plenty of space above and below, installing an elevator in the home just was not an option for most...

For a homeowner, a house is not just somewhere to live, it is also a large investment, and one that is very worth protecting. Making changes to the home can be costly as well as a lot of disruption so it is important that any adaptations are ones that will not only...

Canada’s seniors’ population is expected to grow by 68 per cent over the next 20 years, according to a report. The older demographic has tripled in size over the last 40 years and, between 1977 and 1997, from about two million to 3.5million says the Canadian Institute...

The United Nations World Environment Day takes place every June and the aim is to celebrate and safeguard our environment - and restore our ecosystems. For this year the day’s theme is ‘ecosystem restoration’. Canada enjoys a variety of ecosystems, some of which are...

This spring make your garden somewhere you will want to spend time over the summer, and start looking forward to long warm evenings of entertaining, and quiet sunny moments with a book. Now is the time for Canadian homeowners to wake up that tired space, give it a...

When spring is in the air, it is a strange human instinct to want to refresh the home. But rather than just a simple spring clean this year, why not go a bit further and make a few changes to rejuvenate your home? Seniors have often lived in their homes for a few...