You’ve been binge-watching HGTV. Suddenly, you look around your house and realize it’s in need of an update. Before you go knocking down walls or trying to move your laundry room upstairs, Booher Remodeling Company encourages you to ask yourself a few home remodeling questions.
We often hear of ergonomics as they pertain to the workplace, but have you ever considered the ergonomics of your home? The team at the Booher Remodeling Company invites you to think about the following points when creating a home that suits your needs. Defining Home Ergonomics Ergonomics-Info.com explains home ergonomics as: “having components of a home that have been designed with the body’s comfort in mind. Not only will the user be comfortable, it will also be much easier to use…AND will also prevent injuries.” That being said, ergonomics can include furniture such as couches and beds, tools from rakes to kitchen knives, as well as fixtures, home design and layout. The Investment When it comes to changing the design, layout or permanent fixtures in your home to make them more ergonomic for you, remember: this is very personalized and not likely a good investment if you plan on … Continued
As the holiday season draws near, it is time to start thinking about opening our homes to family and friends. How will you be preparing your home for the influx of visitors and all the celebrations? Your friends at Booher Remodeling Company have a few helpful home improvement suggestions to help you sail through the season. Finish off the DIY. If you are the do-it-yourself type, make sure that any unfinished projects get wrapped up, cleaned up and put away before company arrives and starts tripping over your paint cans. If you’ve taken on more than you can complete, call in a local home improvement specialist who can complete the job quickly and professionally. Don’t start any major renovations. While you may be dreaming of overhauling your kitchen or tearing out your bathroom, now is not the time to start a major home remodeling project. Unless you want to skip … Continued
Gutting and remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking. For the sake of this blog, we’ll assume you’ve already worked with a kitchen designer to choose the layout, cabinetry, countertops, finishes, and so much more. As the start date of your home remodeling looms near, you’ll need to plan out how you are going to survive without a kitchen for a few weeks. Set up a temporary kitchen. Your refrigerator will likely be moved out of the kitchen and into a nearby room. It would make sense to set up a makeshift food prep area in the same room with a table, microwave, crockpot and small cupboard for dishes and dry goods. If you don’t have a cupboard, use a plastic tote box with a lid to keep construction dust off the dishes and food. Choose the best place for washing dishes. A utility sink, the bathroom sink, or even … Continued
As a follow-up to our recent blog on designing senior-friendly bathrooms, we felt a blog about senior-friendly kitchens for those who choose to age in their own homes would be appropriate. Kitchen remodeling to empower older folks to live independently and safely does take some forethought but it does not need to be complicated or expensive. The professional designers at Booher Remodeling Company in Indianapolis take into account each client’s current requirements in addition to potential obstacles that may come up. Sound and light. Hearing and vision are two of the most common challenges for seniors. Kitchen areas including prep stations, cooktop, and sink must be well-lit and electronic devices like timers and smoke detectors need to be loud enough to hear. Easy, pain-free opening. Another common ailment as we age is arthritis and joint pain. Long-handles rather than small knobs on drawers, levered door handles rather than doorknobs, and levered … Continued
With more and more seniors choosing to stay in their homes rather than moving into care facilities, ensuring that the home is safe and secure is extremely important. One of the most important spaces to consider when designing a barrier-free home for aging in place is the bathroom. At Booher Remodeling Company of Indianapolis, we know what needs to be taken into consideration during bathroom remodeling and we are happy to work with our clients to create a home where they can age gracefully. Some of the factors our designers take into account when remodeling a bathroom for seniors include: Our clients’ current physical and health needs and their anticipated needs. Bathroom doors should measure 36” for easy access. We recommend that you have at least one full bath on the main floor of the house. This should include a toilet and either a tub or shower. Keeping in mind … Continued
Most kids love to help out in the kitchen, as long as it’s made to feel fun and rewarding. Often, all it takes is an invitation and they will come running to join in on dinner duty. If you are undertaking a kitchen remodeling project, this is the perfect time to create a family-friendly space where your kids are comfortable and where you all want to spend time as a family. What are the benefits of children helping out in the kitchen? They learn essential life skills. Not only are they learning about food and cooking, working in the kitchen teaches basic math principles and develops new vocabulary as well. Spending quality time together making and sharing meals and snacks can solidify family bonds. In the long term, youngsters who spend time in the kitchen will learn to clean up after themselves and to appreciate the work that goes into … Continued
Are you preparing to tackle kitchen remodeling? Or maybe you’re ready to rip out your master bathroom sink—along with everything else? Embarking on a home improvement project is no small thing, so you want to do all you can to prepare yourself and make the most of it. We at Booher Remodeling Company want to give you a few tips on surviving home remodeling.
Warmer spring weather gives us all the itch to make improvements around the house. If you’re like us, you may not be satisfied with the basic spring cleaning and outdoor landscaping. You may be ready to make a summer home remodeling to-do list. If you’re in the mood to do some home improvements but aren’t sure where to start, consider these tips from Booher Remodeling Company of Indianapolis.
The idea of home remodeling can often feel like carrying concrete around—both ominous and burdensome. We at Booher Remodeling Company find that our customers feel much better about their home-improvement dreams when they have been able to ask their questions and get good answers. So if you’re considering remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, or entire house, this post is for you. Let us ease a few of your home remodeling concerns!
