Single Family Home, Multi-Generation Living A home elevator doesn’t come cheap. But, neither does assisted living. Assuming that a nursing home costs $10k a month, the pay-back period for an in-home elevator — around $40k to install in new construction, substantially more to retrofit an existing home — can be as short as 4 months. Which is why...Read More
I’ve seen plenty of A/C compressors in attics. What’s not so common is seeing one mounted outside a 2nd floor window. What’s going on? Without knowing specifics, you can surmise a couple things: –It’s an older home — in this case, a 1928 Tudor — that was built without central a/c. –The original heating system...Read More