Resource listing by common rooms and spaces of the home
Many people find it helpful to see all the ideas that might relate to a specific room or space in the house. When families and contractors are remodeling of specific area of the house, it is beneficial to browse ideas specific to each space that might be worthwhile to include in their projects. Beyond accessibility has been collecting resources specific to each room and space in the house and creating this information for people to use and share.
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Light the Way- A Look at Pathway Lighting Options
Home Improvement Idea: Pathway Lighting Why? Intuitive Use Pathway lighting: Pathway lighting is low level lighting that guides people in dark conditions. It is a small amount of light along a path for people to follow. The most common places that pathway lighting is...
A Bit About Paint
Selecting paint type and colors isn’t usually something that brings “accessibility” to mind. However, there are a few key things to consider when painting your home that can make living at home easier and safer. Durability is a key factor for homes where the walls...
What Could You Improve #7
Often times beautiful design goes wrong when people forget about function. The functional use of spaces is the bottom line. No matter how beautiful a space is, if people can’t use it functionally, it is useless. I learned about this first hand when I moved into a...
What Could You Improve #6
Often times beautiful design goes wrong when people forget about function. The functional use of spaces is the bottom line. No matter how beautiful a space is, if people can’t use it functionally, it is useless. I learned about this first hand when I moved into a...
Better Doorbells for Everyone- Time to Upgrade Your Doorbell
Home Improvement Idea: Wireless Doorbells Why? Adaptable Use Let’s start by thinking about a tradition doorbell that are found in most homes. There is a single, small button somewhere near the door that is connected with a wire to a receiver inside. When the button...
Making Homes Easier to Use
Homes are filled with small buttons and tiny print on appliances and home controls that are difficult for many people to use. The problem: Many items in the home are difficult to use because they require the ability to see and feel small details. This include home...