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Universal Design: A Personal Perspective

August 16, 2022September 7, 2022 Eric Hanson 59 Views 0 Comments accessibility, mobility, Summer 2022

We’ve made great strides in making spaces easily accessible, regardless of their diversity in physical attributes and potential disabilities. Eric

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Home Sweet (Forever) Home

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 Valarie Johnson 286 Views accessibility, Summer 2022, universal design

Colorado builders are taking note of the growing need for homes designed to increase usability and accessibility for all who

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Reimagining the Home Landscape

August 1, 2022August 2, 2022 Ann Kendall 141 Views 0 Comments accessibility, gardens, plants, Summer 2022

For many people, gardens are a big part of what makes their house a home. And studies show that immersing

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7 home design trends expected to build momentum in 2022

December 15, 2021 Amy Guettler 860 Views 0 Comments accessibility, design, design trends, universal design

Discover seven of the 10 home design and remodeling trends Houzz predicts homeowners will clamor for in 2022.

(Photo: Brady Nelson, Rio Grande)

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HBF perseveres through pandemic for 2020 Blitz Build

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Danielle Andrus 751 Views 1 Comment accessibility

Home Builders Foundation kicked off its 10th Annual Blitz Build last week. More than 100 volunteers and sponsors came together

Zoe, her parents, and the team from Saddleback Design (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

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HBF builds ramp and accessible bathroom for first-generation college student

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Amy Hamm 1432 Views 0 Comments accessibility, foundation, giving back

Zoe’s ramps were the first step to increasing her safety and independence, and positively impacting her caregiver team.

Pictured from L to R: Aileen O’Connor, Molly Cape (MTech), Sean O’Toole (McCarthy), Ale Spray (AMI Mechanical), Lory Nasalroad (AGC of Colorado), Mark Norin (Swinerton), and Brenna O’Connor. (Photo: Home Builders Foundation)

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AGC, HBF come together for accessibility remodel

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 783 Views 0 Comments accessibility

For Brenna O’Connor, a 13-year-old with dreams of being a singer, cerebral palsy made it hard to get around her

The Home Builders Foundation held a dedication ceremony in February to celebrate a new ramp and bathroom remodel for 13-year-old Josh. (Photo: HBF)

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HBF brings together industry partners on Parker renovations

February 26, 2019 Danielle Andrus 1290 Views 1 Comment accessibility

Joshua Brummett faced early challenges. Born at just 28 weeks, he spent four months on and off life support in

Open kitchens and transitional styles top homeowners' kitchen wish lists. (Photo: Danny Raustadt, Dreamstime)

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Customization is key for kitchen remodels in 2019

February 19, 2019 Amy Guettler 2653 Views 0 Comments accessibility, aging in place, kitchen trends, kitchens

Whether they like it or not, homeowners spend an inordinate amount of their time in the kitchen. Hives of activity

Homeowners can claim up to $5,000 on state income taxes to offset the cost of home modifications. (Photo: Andrii Yalanskyi, Dreamstime)

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Colorado launches tax credit program for accessibility upgrades

January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 Danielle Andrus 1270 Views 0 Comments accessibility, ada, aging in place, taxes, universal design

Homeowners or residents with up to $150,000 adjusted family income can claim the cost of updates up to $5,000 on

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