Mike Holmes: Accessible homes a foundation for long-term living

Can I go on a rant for a second? Recently, my daughter Sherry was out with her two-month-old baby, visiting a friend. She had all of baby’s gear with her: stroller, blankets, toys and playpen — the whole nine yards. As she was going up the pathway to her friend’s home, she had trouble navigating the walkway because of all the stairs.

Of course, if you’re planning to widen your doorway — you’re messing with structure, so make sure you do it right. First of all, you’re going to need a permit. Second, when you’re cutting into the structure of your home, you’re creating an opportunity for weak points around the new hole. This goes for adding windows, skylights, even widening your front door. You want to be sure your door doesn’t let water in, or let air leak out.

To you, it’s a humble step; to others, it can feel like a mountain. Simply by doing a little regrading, we were able to make a beautiful walkway with paver stones that gently slope up toward the front door, creating a step-free entryway.

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

holmes should go back to the 70's he is passe - get with the times, talk to the current generation of contractor/builder not this moron

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