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Skinny On Aging in Place, Independent Living, and Universal Design (Part 2)
If you’re planning to age in place, and maintain independent living, how is your home going to adapt? What changes and remodels might you need to plan or begin executing? Concerns such as stairs, bathrooms, doorways and hallways, barrier free entries, cabinetry, lighting and more should be considered. Employ Universal Design to address home improvement for independent living with more comfort, regardless of age. This standardized approach includes a checklist that can make necessary updates easier to tackle.
On this Part 2 of Aging in Place, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Jimmy “Skinny” McKinney and Josh Fawcett of J&R Construction Services, Inc. continue the discussion about the changes your home may need to be ready to age in place. If you missed Part 1, we recommend listening to that one first, then follow it with this episode!
Listen to learn about:
How can I make getting in and out of my home easier and safer without having a noticeable ramp? (Time stamp: 01:34)
A quick recap of Universal Design. (Time stamp: 02:48)
Remodeling a bathroom to be more accessible. (Time stamp: 05:07)
Creating reachable light switches, electrical plugs, counters, and other necessities. (Time stamp: 07:48)
Modern techniques for installing curbless showers, including Schluter systems. (Time stamp: 12:54)
J&R Construction offers warranties that far exceed industry standards! (Time stamp: 16:07)
Making bathrooms safer and more accessible, including towel bars and toilet paper holders that double as grab bars. (Time stamp: 16:31)
A listener shares his positive experience with Universal Design, aging in place remodeling, and a current pole barn project for housing his RV. (Time stamp: 17:44)
Including Universal Design in an RV for more comfortable travel. (Time stamp: 24:35)
Eliminating trip hazards. (Time stamp: 28:15)
Considering a chair lift for accessing upper floors. (Time stamp: 30:29)
Installing house automation features and leveraging technology. (Time stamp: 31:13)
Listener Question: Is an on-demand water heater right for my home? If so, what kind should I get? (Time stamp: 35:08)
Choosing the right flooring for Universal Design. (Time stamp: 41:51)
Putting your heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) in accessible locations. (Time stamp: 42:41)
Huge thanks once again to our show sponsor, the Building Institute of Central Kentucky!
Skilled trades are in demand! At the Building Institute of Central Kentucky, get the education and training you need to secure a skilled trades license. The Building Institute offers courses in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry. Don’t put off working toward your journeyman’s license any longer. Courses are offered at night and employers are looking to hire.
Skinny On The Home is a live call-in radio show, airing every Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. on Lifechanging Radio, WJMM, in Central Kentucky. Every week, Skinny shares both the latest trends and designs along with the tried and true tips, techniques and tools you need to make your remodel a success.
Recommended Products and Services and How to Get in Touch:
Additional Show Sponsor: Lexington Winnelson Company
winsupplyinc.com/Location/Nicholasville-KY/40356/Plumbing-Supplies
Showroom
211 Industry Pkwy
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone: (859) 885-9721
Schluter Curbless Shower System
schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/curbless-showers
Wedi Curbless Shower System
us.wedi.de/product-systems/shower-and-wet-room-systems/shower-systems/fundo-ligno
Josh Fawcett, Production Manager
J & R Construction
WJMM Radio
99.1 FM
Lifechanging Radio!
facebook.com/Life99WJMM
3950 Lexington Rd
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
Studio Telephone: (859) 873-8096
wjmm.com/skinny-on-the-home
Skinny On The Home host:
Jimmy McKinney, CGR, CAPS
J & R Construction
jrcsi.com
facebook.com/JRCSI
youtube.com/user/JnRConstruction
Lexington Office
633 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 225-0162
Owensboro Office
121 East 2nd Street, Suite 151
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 570-2891
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If you’re planning to age in place, and maintain independent living, how is your home going to adapt? What changes and remodels might you need to plan or begin executing? Concerns such as stairs, bathrooms, doorways and hallways, barrier free entries, cabinetry, lighting and more should be considered. Employ Universal Design to address home improvement for independent living with more comfort, regardless of age. This standardized approach includes a checklist that can make necessary updates easier to tackle.
On this Part 2 of Aging in Place, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Jimmy “Skinny” McKinney and Josh Fawcett of J&R Construction Services, Inc. continue the discussion about the changes your home may need to be ready to age in place. If you missed Part 1, we recommend listening to that one first, then follow it with this episode!
Listen to learn about:
How can I make getting in and out of my home easier and safer without having a noticeable ramp? (Time stamp: 01:34)
A quick recap of Universal Design. (Time stamp: 02:48)
Remodeling a bathroom to be more accessible. (Time stamp: 05:07)
Creating reachable light switches, electrical plugs, counters, and other necessities. (Time stamp: 07:48)
Modern techniques for installing curbless showers, including Schluter systems. (Time stamp: 12:54)
J&R Construction offers warranties that far exceed industry standards! (Time stamp: 16:07)
Making bathrooms safer and more accessible, including towel bars and toilet paper holders that double as grab bars. (Time stamp: 16:31)
A listener shares his positive experience with Universal Design, aging in place remodeling, and a current pole barn project for housing his RV. (Time stamp: 17:44)
Including Universal Design in an RV for more comfortable travel. (Time stamp: 24:35)
Eliminating trip hazards. (Time stamp: 28:15)
Considering a chair lift for accessing upper floors. (Time stamp: 30:29)
Installing house automation features and leveraging technology. (Time stamp: 31:13)
Listener Question: Is an on-demand water heater right for my home? If so, what kind should I get? (Time stamp: 35:08)
Choosing the right flooring for Universal Design. (Time stamp: 41:51)
Putting your heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) in accessible locations. (Time stamp: 42:41)
Huge thanks once again to our show sponsor, the Building Institute of Central Kentucky!
Skilled trades are in demand! At the Building Institute of Central Kentucky, get the education and training you need to secure a skilled trades license. The Building Institute offers courses in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry. Don’t put off working toward your journeyman’s license any longer. Courses are offered at night and employers are looking to hire.
Skinny On The Home is a live call-in radio show, airing every Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. on Lifechanging Radio, WJMM, in Central Kentucky. Every week, Skinny shares both the latest trends and designs along with the tried and true tips, techniques and tools you need to make your remodel a success.
Recommended Products and Services and How to Get in Touch:
Additional Show Sponsor: Lexington Winnelson Company
winsupplyinc.com/Location/Nicholasville-KY/40356/Plumbing-Supplies
Showroom
211 Industry Pkwy
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone: (859) 885-9721
Schluter Curbless Shower System
schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/curbless-showers
Wedi Curbless Shower System
us.wedi.de/product-systems/shower-and-wet-room-systems/shower-systems/fundo-ligno
Josh Fawcett, Production Manager
J & R Construction
WJMM Radio
99.1 FM
Lifechanging Radio!
facebook.com/Life99WJMM
3950 Lexington Rd
Versailles, Kentucky 40383
Studio Telephone: (859) 873-8096
wjmm.com/skinny-on-the-home
Skinny On The Home host:
Jimmy McKinney, CGR, CAPS
J & R Construction
jrcsi.com
facebook.com/JRCSI
youtube.com/user/JnRConstruction
Lexington Office
633 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 225-0162
Owensboro Office
121 East 2nd Street, Suite 151
Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 570-2891