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Tile Industry 2013: Primed for Recovery

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

It’s clear that new construction posted strong numbers for the entirety of 2012, says Kermit Baker, director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Consumers are not doing the real major kitchen and bath remodels they did some years back.

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Aging in place: Renovating with independence in mind

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Studies show there are numerous benefits to home-based aging, such as increased life satisfaction, quality of life and self-esteem. To meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards, doorways should be at least 36 inches wide. What you should know about designing a home while aging in place. Assistive technology.

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Freelancing with a disability: Designing an accessible work from home space

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

with a self-care disability (dressing and/or bathing is difficult). According to the 2019 Freelancing in America study by Freelancers Union and Upwork, an estimated 57 million Americans freelanced in 2019 — evidence of its increasing popularity, particularly among younger generations. with a vision disability (low vision or blindness).

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