Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Apartments We Can Age In

Apartments We Can Age In

It is a simple matter of incorporating elements of Universal Design to make any home suitable and safer for all ages and levels of ability. Allowing people to live with dignity and remain independent are the biggest benefits, but fewer injuries and accidents are also guaranteed. The cost? Minimal to minor when the design is incorporated during initial construction. However, even in existing buildings some design changes can be implemented inexpensively.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Green Property Insurance Incentives

Even if you live in an historic home, Fireman's Fund Insurance (an Allianz Company) offers a rider that allows you to rebuild a green home in case of a loss. As I think this sort of business-based incentive will expand the sustainability movement, I am giving them Kudos and this big plug.
Green Property Insurance Incentives

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Too gutless to go paperless? Man up.

Going Paperless is not as difficult as people think it is. Candidly, most offices and homes could easily accomplish this with a minimal investment in software. If you use a service that stores your information on-line, not only is it accessible from anywhere in case of an emergency, it is securely backed up. Think about what happens to your insurance policy in a disaster. Fires? Floods? Earthquakes? Your can find access your information from your smart phone.