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Q: What should a person on the brink of retirement — especially one in hopes of reducing home maintenance — look for? A: In the end, every retiree wants a minimum of three things from their home, according to Michael Grant, an experienced designer and principal at Modern Rustic Homes in Georgia. Let’s take a look: 1. A floor plan that supports and enhances daily life. The capacity for one-level living is a must. (Should your property lend itself to a multi-level house, then let family or friends deal with the stairs.) A major trend is to incorporate two primary suites on the main level; one for the owners and the other for anyone who cannot navigate stairs or a possible future caretaker. The desire to age in place has also driven the…

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Log and Timber Home Living (Digital) - 1 Issue, Forever Home 2022

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