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retirement-planning1 year ago•5 min saved

"Key Considerations for Aging in Place During Retirement"

As 77% of adults ages 50 and up aim to stay in their homes long term, experts emphasize the importance of making necessary improvements and upgrades to support aging in place. These upgrades, such as an aging-friendly bathroom and accessible entryways, can range from $30,000 to $80,000, but are a one-time cost compared to the annual median cost of a nursing home. It's advised to start planning for aging in place early, consider function over design, enlist professional help, and have a financial and contingency plan in place.

via CNBC|

#accessibility #aging-in-place #contingency-plan

home-improvement2 years ago•8 min saved

"Smart Home Upgrades: Where to Splurge and Where to Save"

Homeowners share their experiences with various home upgrades and projects, revealing the best and worst things to splurge on. While some recommend investing in fancy plates, bathroom remodels, pricier decor items, security cameras, and built-in closets, others regret spending money on couches, marble and hardwood floors, hot tubs, whole-house audio systems, and sun tunnels. The key is to consider practicality, maintenance, and long-term value when deciding where to invest your money.

via BuzzFeed|

#home-improvement #home-upgrades #homeowners

home-improvement2 years ago•5 min saved

"Budget-Friendly Home Upgrades for Maximum Impact"

Homeowners on Reddit and BuzzFeed Community shared their budget-friendly home upgrades that made a significant impact. These upgrades include spray painting cabinet door pulls, changing electrical wall plates, installing Wi-Fi or remote control light bulbs, adding soft-close toilet seats, using motion sensor light switches, opting for vinyl adhesive backsplash, replacing doorstops with magnetic stick-on stops, installing a showerhead, achieving consistent lighting, adding bidet toilet seats, using modern brushed steel adhesive wall hooks, getting a switch with a timer for the bathroom fan, installing LED landscape lighting, using cabinet paint, installing a curved door handle, replacing kitchen faucets, using curved shower rods, using smart plugs, adding power strips for inaccessible outlets, installing under-cabinet lighting, using motion sensor kitchen faucets, adding pull-out shelves in kitchen cabinets, reversing bathroom doors, using dimmer light switches, matching light switch covers, and installing soft-closed kitchen cabinet hinges.

via BuzzFeed|

#affordable #high-reward #home-improvement

finance2 years ago•2 min saved

Biden's Tax Return and Home Upgrades: A Push for His Agenda.

The Biden Administration has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, which directs billions of dollars towards upgrading homes, businesses, and cars. Americans making less than $150,000 a year can claim a $7,500 tax credit for buying an electric car, and $9 billion in rebates are available to help people electrify their home appliances and make their houses more energy-efficient. The law is controversial, but clean energy investors have already seen positive returns, with renewable energy companies outperforming the S&P 500. The White House plans to assist 7.5 million Americans in putting solar panels on their rooftops by 2023, creating opportunities for startups in the space.

via Yahoo Finance|

#biden-administration #clean-energy #finance