Posted on Friday, November 28, 2008
When dealing with the design of Roanoke homes , times are changing. Since 1970, the greatest change is the amount of square footage. The average new home has expanded to 2,400 square feet, up from 1,600 square feet in 1973. Now, homes have at least two bathrooms when they used to have less than two.

Kitchens have seen an expansion as well, now at a giant 285 square feet, up from a mere 9x10. A lot of kitchens have seen the addition of islands, breakfast bars, and nooks. An old-fashioned living room is a characteristic of the past. The flat screen TV is what families congregate around today. Many garages allow for more than two cars and a complete laundry room is a necessity. As four bedrooms are becomming the norm, children are less likely to share a room. Keep posted, Roanoke real estate is continuing to change with the times.
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Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2008
You need to do some thorough planning before putting in an upstairs laundry room in your Roanoke home . If not, you might face water damage or structural setbacks if the job is executed incorrectly.

To make sure your house will support the extra weight and vibrations from a washer and dryer, it is smart to hire an architect and possibly even a structural engineer. You may want to install a floor drain and electronic shutoff valve, which will automatically block the flow of water in case of a leak, to avoid water damage by flooding.

Putting in a dedicated electric and gas line will be the most expensive piece of the job. Lastly, do your research to look for the most quiet and energy efficient appliances. By following these basic steps, you will safely add upstairs laundry and raise the worth of your Roanoke home .
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Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008
A large number of baby boomers are modifying the extra bedrooms in their Roanoke homes. The primary occupants of these rooms are aging parents or kids in their 20s coming home after college. Creating a space for kids is different from designing for an older adult.

A separate sense of space and privacy will need to be created, especially in the case of an elderly parent. You should also keep in mind space for medical equipment in the bedroom or bathroom.
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Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008
You have an up-to-date kitchen and a backyard designed for entertaining in your . Installing an elevator might be your next step. Among baby boomers, residential elevators are more common than you would think.

Elevators found in hotels or apartment buildings, conventional elevators, are pricey. The new, less expensive version is the pneumatic lift. This type uses the force of suction and consists of a tall, see-through tube with a platform that moves up and down. Elevators will not be for everybody and do take up a lot of space. However, Some Roanoke homeowners without elevators can't dream of going back.
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Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008
You have a modern kitchen and a backyard setup for entertaining in your . The next phase could be installing an elevator. Residential elevators are more popular that you would think, particularly among baby boomers.

Traditional elevators, similar to those in hotels or apartment building, are pricey. The new, less expensive system is the pneumatic lift. Using the force of suction, this style consists of a tall, clear tube with a platform that moves up and down. Elevators take up space and may not be for everybody. However, Roanoke homeowners with elevators cannot imagine living without.
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