Retirement Homes

Podcast 597: Members-only Aftershow — Mike’s Not-so-Forever Home
Mike describes the house he built 30 years ago and what he would do differently.
Lakeside Retirement Retreat
A large deck with a screened porch below it enables this open-concept, two-level home to take advantage of its setting at the edge of Lake Champlain.
Pivot-Point Solution
Site restrictions and environmental concerns required a "bend" at the center of the house, which keeps the scale in check.
Set for Life
A compact new build takes cues from boat design to create a long-term, low-maintenance home.
Retrofitting a Home Elevator
Powered by suction, pneumatic vacuum elevators are a low-maintenance, compact alternative to conventional lifts, plus they have a much more modern look.
Small-Home Harmony
Tight space restrictions, unique cultural requirements, and the desire to age in place informed this compact, efficient design.
The Fireplace Mantel and the Chic Interior
This fireplace is nestled in a large white marble mantel. It feels like an abstract notion of a fire. The living room in this home has a wonderfully muted color…
5th Wheel Renovated Kitchen
Colors and style inspired by scenes of summer camps and lake houses from back in the day.
5th Wheel Custom Renovation
This 400-sq.-ft., one-bedroom, one-bath retirement home remodel just happens to also be a recreational vehicle.
Home Design Embraces the View
Disappearing act: The careful design of this house encourages visitors to escape into a stunning vista as the house itself "vanishes."

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