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Five Easy Universal Design Principles for New Homes
Building your own home is a life-long dream for many, so why not ensure that you can spend the rest of your life in the home you’ve created? Incorporating universal design principles in custom construction allows you to age in place and appreciate the fruits of your efforts. There’s no need to compromise aesthetics-some of the top universal design principles are actually quite easy to include when you plan for them right from the start.
If You Need Help – Duke Will Help
Duke’s Division of Geriatrics is responsible for clinical services, educational training, and research in geriatrics and gerontology. The division…
Beaches of Oak Island, NC Make CBS News’ Best Places To Retire List
Beaches of Oak Island, NC Make CBS News’ Best Places To Retire List CBS News recently published…
Okra the Superfood
Okra looks like a ridged pepper, but actually belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. Also known as “ladies’ fingers” the origins of the okra plant are disputed.
Turf Wars – Trees and Lawns
A common problem in many landscapes is the competition of trees and lawn for the same light and resources. In many home landscapes, what began as a lush lawn with small trees has become a thin and weedy lawn shaded by many large trees. By knowing what both trees and lawns require for site and maintenance, you can determine if you can have a lawn in the shade of trees and, if so, how.
Encanterra Country Club–An Arizona Community
Encanterra Country Club–An Arizona Community You’d be hard pressed to imagine a better place to retire than…
Back to School!
Back to School! August is the time of year when children and college-aged students all over the…
Fall Shopping and Other September Gardening Tips
Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Taking advantage of fall plant sales, keeping new…
The End of Summer Doesn’t Mean The End of Fun for Wilmington! | Ideal-LIVING Magazine
Throughout the summer, Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and the other surrounding beach towns have held weekly concerts and movie nights, which will continue through the fall as well. Another continuous event is the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Wilmington, which is year round, where guests can visit the participating galleries downtown and enjoy local art, live music, wine and hors d’oevre
Montesa at Gold Canyon: A Premier Retirement Community in Arizona
Premier Retirement Communities in Arizona Who said retirement is only for Florida? Some people may want to…
Pickleball—The Fastest- Growing Sport in the U.S.—Thrives in Tellico Village
They’re the 10th-largest group of pickleball players in the World, but we’re the #1 happiest. active Adult lifstyles are where its at!
Holiday Traveling Tips
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, getting to your holiday destination can be stressful. Think…
Southeastern Christmas Festivals You Won’t Wanna Miss
With Thanksgiving over, it is now the joyful Christmas season. What better way to get in the…
Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Matter
2019 is upon us. Are you like most people and make resolutions? It can seem overwhelming when…
An Intangible Difference
An Intangible Difference Written by JG Walker. Previously published in the Winter 2015 ideal-LIVING Magazine. Daniel Island…
Get Your Fanny in the Kitchen
From Cooking Demos to Catering, Cooking Star, Fanny Slater, Shares Her Love of Creative Cooking. Wilmington, NC’s…
May’s Top Amenity: Gardens and Green Spaces!
Did you know that community gardens increase a sense of ownership and stewardship within a community? And did you know that they can foster and build a sense of community identity and spirit? Community gardens bring people together and can serve as a focal point for community organizing.
Fit Over Fifty: Tips for Living Better & Healthier
Tips for Living Better and Healthier You moan and groan more. Your ankles and knees may crack…
Jasper Highlands: The Exquisite Outdoors
Retirement dreams can take many different forms, just as the trees in the Tennessee mountains change color ever year. But if you dream of living out your days surrounded by wilderness and the beauty it has to offer, Jasper Highlands is an affordable option that provides a priceless amenity no developer could build: the exquisite outdoors.
National Peach Ice Cream Day this Sunday!
The best way to celebrate is to be in the state that’s famous for its sweet, juicy, ripe peaches – Georgia. With its Spanish moss-laden trees, pecan orchards, and red clay, Georgia has an abundance of spectacular views that speak to the heart. There’s something homey about Georgia with its slow, warm days and cool, cricket filled nights. Southern hospitality is a way of life here with wide,
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