Accessory Dwelling Unit The Granny Flat is another name for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), a smaller, independent residential dwelling located on the same property as a single-family home–and these trends in aging-in-place apartments are making a splash across the county. … [Read more...] about Living Spaces For Older Adults Has Gone Modern
Home Improvements
Bringing Old Treasures Back To Life
When you talk to Gerry Masse, owner of Louisville Antique Restoration, you’ll be inspired to take a new look at the old furniture in your life. Old furniture tells a story — just think of your kitchen table growing up, Gerry says. It held Christmas dinners. It held your … [Read more...] about Bringing Old Treasures Back To Life
Refine Your View
Because not all of us live on multi-acre manicured estates, we often have a view that is less than desirable. Sometimes we focus on what others see — our curb appeal — rather than what we see. Let’s take a moment to dream about some structures or plantings that add … [Read more...] about Refine Your View
Rooted In Memory
I was at the garden center of a Home Depot one afternoon, hovering by the shade-tolerant plants, when a woman investigating the hostas turned to me and said, “I’ve always said that if you have to buy hostas, you need more friends — but oh well, here I am anyway!” I laughed, … [Read more...] about Rooted In Memory
Bring Nature Closer
After an especially cold and snowy winter, spring beckons us outside. Its smells, sights, sounds, textures, and tastes offer us countless chances to enjoy its beauty. These rich experiences don’t just boost our mood and health — they also exercise our body’s sensory system, which … [Read more...] about Bring Nature Closer