Home Design
Read Time : 1 Minutes

Forest Hills homes offer unique character, central location

magenet

Almost 100 homes have been sold in Forest Hills during the past year but only three are now on the market. 

The larger Midtown Montgomery neighborhood provides residents an ideal launching pad to reach all parts of the Capital City. Forest Hills is bounded by Harrison Road on the south, Perry Hill Road, Atlanta Highway, Greenwood Cemetery and Lee Oaks.

“Forest Hills has a central location, close to Interstate 85 and shopping,” Realtor Brandt Wright said. “Forest Hills is close to almost anything you might need.”

Forest Hills residents can easily access Interstate 85, Atlanta Highway and Perry Hill Road, making a trip to either east Montgomery or downtown a breeze. Shopping at Walmart, and along Atlanta Highway and Zelda Road, as well as in Eastbrook Shopping Center, are all convenient from Forest Hills.   

An elementary, middle, and Lee High School are all less than five minutes from any Forest

… Read More
Home Design
Read Time : 1 Minutes

Lofts add flexibility to Summerlin homes

magenet

While the traditional definition of a loft is a former industrial building turned modern apartment, today, lofts are incorporated into a variety of single-family home floor plans, including many in the master-planned community of Summerlin.

Defined as a singular, open space without walls directly under the roof with direct staircase access, lofts within single-family homes can be used for a number of special purposes, including as an additional bedroom, playroom, fitness room and office. Lofts offer significant flexibility and their popularity is evident in the growing number of homebuilders who are meeting consumer demand for lofts by incorporating them into today’s modern home designs.

According to Jenni Pevoto, director of master-planned community marketing for Summerlin, lofts are known for their airiness and openness, created by a lack of walls and often, higher ceilings.

“Families love lofts that can be repurposed over time,” she said. “While a loft may start out

… Read More
Home Design
Read Time : 1 Minutes

Falls in care homes can be significantly reduced with intervention

magenet
care home
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain

The largest study of care homes in the UK, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that a co-ordinated approach to fall prevention in care homes is effective in significantly reducing the number of times residents fall.

The ‘Falls in Care Homes study’ (FinCH), led by Professor Pip Logan and experts from the School of Medicine, Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care Research, tested a new approach called the ‘Guide to Action to prevent Falls in Care Home’ (GtACH) program, which was designed by a collaborative group including care home staff, and families.

The study, published today in BMJ, was conducted across 84 care homes in 11 different areas of England and included over 1,600 residents over a three-year period.

The team found that the GtACH program reduced the rate of falls by over 43% compared with residents who did not

… Read More
Home Design
Read Time : 1 Minutes

Historical homes you can own in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls area | Local News

magenet

Old-world charm meets high-end remodeled finishes! This highly renovated, beautiful two-story home, situated across from Irv Warren Golf Course, has no surface untouched! Offering five bedrooms with a great master suite, four bathrooms, a freshly updated kitchen, and tons of living space. Step inside to see the timeless beauty of this home with its amazing grand foyer that opens to the beautiful sunroom with french doors making the perfect space for entertaining. The kitchen will blow you away with its stunning granite countertops, updated cabinetry, double ovens, a paneled professional-grade refrigerator, breakfast nook, and a fantastic center cooking island. The kitchen opens wide to a great family room with a fireplace. Also off the kitchen, you have easy access to the formal dining room that boasts plenty of light and an elegant feel with its design. This main floor also includes a half bathroom, laundry room, and an amazing formal

… Read More