Tips & Recommendations

Reduce the risk of falling. Start with a home safety assessment. Hire a pro or do it yourself. Downloadable room-by-room checklists.

One of the silver linings this year is all of the courses you can take from the comfort of your own home. Did you know that there are...

Convenient "cheat sheets" for your Alexa smart speaker. The second installment: Phones & Communication, List Making, and Health & Wellness

When planning your forever home or making a near-term modification to accommodate a loved one who uses a walker or wheelchair, designing...

I've been talking with Interior Architect, Lucy Junus, about tips for designing your forever home. (See tips for Kitchen Design and home...

When you're thinking about home design for you or a family member, it is never too early to plan for the safety and comfort you will want...

Is your home well equipped to accommodate your needs as you retire and age? Is it a place that’s safe, comfortable and easy to get...

Remodeling a home is expensive. In addition, it can cause significant disruption to the household going through even a small project. ...

Create a productive workpace to work from home even if you do not have a home office.

Earlier this year, I gifted both my mother and my mother-in-law smart speakers from Amazon. Recently, I decided to check back in with...

Some of us never plan to stop working, although it's great to have the option to work (paid or volunteer) from home when you've made a...

I'm resurfacing an article from 2018 in which The Wall Street Journal featured home remodels that both look great and support family...

I featured this dual-duty nightstand in a post I made about a bed with great storage but wanted to give it more visibility. If you're...

Are you downsizing? Are you in a smaller house or apartment and need more storage? We like this bed, which has a lot of storage and is...

Safety, ease, comfort… Yes … But why do household products designed for older adults have to be so ugly? We started Ayakits because we...