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Protect Your Loved Ones with Home Fall Prevention
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With the Fall season well underway, Americans are spending more and more time indoors, so now is a great time to focus on home fall (and slip and trip) prevention.
This is something that as an interior design company, the professionals at Leslie Schlesinger Interiors take into consideration when planning home interiors. While children under age 5 and senior adults over age 70 are the two highest risk groups for falls, family members and guests of all ages can “fall” victim to this silent threat.
According to The State of Home Safety in America™ survey conducted by the Home Safety Council, falls are by far the leading cause of unintentional home injury death, accounting for nearly 6,000 deaths each year, an average of 5.1 million injuries and an average of 3.8 million emergency room visits every year.
Here’s what you can do to prevent such an emergency.
Stairs can be one of the most dangerous areas in the home. Stairs should have full, sturdy handrails on both sides, from the top to the bottom, without any obstructions (always keep stairs clear of items). As stylish as that houseplant at the foot of your steps may be, it could be a serious hazard in the case of an unexpected fall. Inspect the steps to ensure that none are broken or uneven; if they are, have someone repair them as soon as possible. Also make sure that carpeting on the stairs is firmly attached to each step (not loose or torn). If carpeting is not firmly attached, remove it and attach non-slip rubber treads to the stairs. Install overhead lighting and light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs, and ensure that they stay in working order at all times Read More→
Windsong at Seven Hills Residents Look Forward to Clubhouse
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Construction on an 1,800 square-foot clubhouse is underway at Windsong Properties’ award-winning active adult community in Paulding County. When complete residents are going to enjoy socializing on the spacious covered porches, working out in the state-of-the-art fitness center, cooking in the catering kitchen, holding gatherings in the large great room and just hanging out in the cozy nooks for playing cards and reading.
Residents already enjoy a wide range of amenities at the Seven Hills master-planned community’s 13-acre amenity park. When the clubhouse is complete in September, they’ll have their own exclusive gathering place for regularly scheduled activities, special events, and impromptu get-togethers.
“With more than 20 homes occupied, Windsong at Seven Hills already has an active community organization that organizes events at their homes, trips to plays and restaurants, and other activities. When the clubhouse is complete, they’ll have a special place for pot-luck dinners, card parties, wine tastings, special holiday parties and more,” Romeyn said.
By the time they move into their new home at any Windsong property, residents already know their neighbors and are involved in social activities at their new community.
“As soon as we have a firm contract to build a home, the new homeowners are invited to all the events at the community. That way, they feel at home the day they move in,” Romeyn said.
Windsong at Seven Hills is located in the master-planned community of Seven Hills in Paulding County. Residents have access to the Seven Hills amenities, including tennis courts, walking trails, year-round gardens, sports courts, a playground and an aquatic center with a zero-entry pool and water park.
To visit Windsong at Seven Hills, take I-75 North to Glade Road (exit 278) and turn left. At the third traffic light, turn right on Highway 92. Turn right on Highway 41. Pass Highway 92 and turn left at the traffic light on Cedarcrest Road. Windsong at Seven Hills and its sister community The Villas at Blackberry Run are both located in the Read More→
Express Yourself with a New Home
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Don’t you want your Atlanta new home to be a reflection of your personality and lifestyle? With a new active adult courtyard home from Windsong Properties you will have the flexibility to customize your home to meet your needs and lifestyles. Special orders don’t upset Windsong Properties. Want to expand the master bedroom by two feet, add a linen closet, add a second sink in the bath or create a custom tile shower? No problem! Buyers may choose to add bay windows, install a wine cellar in the pantry or built-in bookcases in the family room or to add a dry bar and under counter wine cooler.
Covered patios and sunrooms, three-car garages, finished bonus rooms with or without an extra bathroom and custom-designed terrace levels are other options available to homebuyers.
“We are passionate about creating homes and communities to meet the needs of empty nesters because we are empty nesters ourselves. Every decision about layout, design and features accommodates the needs and wishes of the 50+ market,” Romeyn said.
Windsong’s neighborhoods are designed for the active lifestyles of empty nesters and feature big front porches, walking areas, and gathering places so people can get to know their neighbors.
Every Windsong home is built to EasyLiving Home ® standards and has step-free access, extra wide doorways, lever handles, ample space in the bathrooms, and other features that adapt to changing life situations. The homes are ENERGY STAR qualified making them substantially more efficient that homes build to code minimums. Read More→
Soleil Laurel Canyon Named One of 50 Best Places to Retire
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Soleil Laurel Canyon was just designated one of the 50 best master-planned communities in the U.S. in “Where to Retire” magazine! The issue featuring the active adult community will hit newsstands on June 21.
Over the course of about a year, editors at “Where to Retire” started combed through more than 150 communities across the United States. They pared down the neighborhoods and zeroed in on active adult communities that go above and beyond and offer residents that special extra something.
Soleil was selected for its amenity-rich property with clubhouses, recreation and activities to help residents stay fully engaged in their surroundings and friendly neighbors.
“Clubhouses, fitness centers, social clubs and education classes mean residents get much more than a house at a planned community,” said Karen Northridge, publisher of “Where to Retire.” Read More→
The Orchards Group Offers Energy-Efficient Eco-Comfort Homes
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Homebuyers approaching retirement age deserve an enjoyable lifestyle as well as peace of mind. The relaxed lifestyle that comes with retiring shouldn’t include worrying about soaring energy costs and paying huge electric bills. The staff at The Orchards Group understands this and is now offering active adult homebuyers Eco-Comfort Home upgrades to give their homes energy-efficient makeovers.
The Orchards Group’s homes are already energy efficient, but the builder recently received many requests from homeowners to help them save more on energy bills. ”We worked with our suppliers to identify affordable energy-efficient products that will provide a good return on investment over the life of the home,” said Mitch Block, marketing director for The Orchards Group.
Ground has been broken on the Eco-Comfort Home, which features the Winston plan, at its popular Forsyth County community Brannon Oak Farm.
Usually a $10,900 upgrade on the Winston, the buyer who purchases this demonstration home at Brannon Oak Farm will pay only $7,900. Specific upgraded features are available individually or as a package.
The Eco-Comfort Home package includes:
- A tankless hot water system with a re-circulating pump providing instant hot water. Read More→