buildmyaccessiblehome
Are Property Trends Shifting? Housing affordability has been a pressing issue for years, but it’s especially tough for first-time buyers who need homes with accessible features, spacious layouts, wheelchair-friendly designs, and thoughtful adaptations. These types of properties are already rare and often come at a premium, making the dream of homeownership even harder to reach. […]
Where Did My Smart Gas Meter Go? One of the strangest things about owning your own home is discovering its quirks, and sometimes, its missing parts. While I was preparing my new house for accessibility adaptations, I had one of those “Wait… what?” moments. My smart gas meter was gone! Completely missing! At first, I […]
What is an Accessible Gaming Room? An accessible gaming room isn’t about having the flashiest gear; it’s about creating a space where everyone, regardless of ability, can enjoy gaming comfortably and independently. For disabled gamers, this often means using adaptive technology, ergonomic design, and thoughtful setups that remove physical barriers. While the gaming industry hasn’t […]
Imagine searching for a home that’s safe, functional, and gives you independence, only to discover that almost none exist. For many disabled people in the UK, this isn’t just a challenge; it’s the reality. Finding a property that works for your needs often feels like winning the lottery. We all know the UK is in […]
As part of my new series focused on reviewing accessible properties, I will cover towns and cities in England. Ahead of the first post, I’ve created a list of 50 towns and 50 cities which I will be covering. This list will serve as a foundation for exploring how different areas affect accessibility. Each location […]
Whether the stay is for leisure or business, if accessible features are not present it can make or break the whole experience. But what makes a room truly accessible, and why does it matter when you’re away from your own accessible home?
I’m excited to introduce a new blogging series here at BuildMyAccessibleHome, called Property Review! This series will spotlight auction properties and empty bungalows that are perfect candidates for renovation, with a focus on how they can be made into accessible, liveable spaces for everyone.
Since the last update, we’ve been busy preparing the house for adaptations and clearing up both the interior and exterior of the property.
Summers Over: Winter Is Coming! Expensive bills and winter chills are on most of our minds following summer, as temperatures start to drop. It can always be scary to touch the thermostat since leaving it on too long could cause your bills to soar, and setting it too low might mean you still feel cold. […]
P-R-A-C-T-I-CAL things have to be practical, or whatever that song by Chappell Roan says! Recently, I came across a TikTok video showing how a hotel staff helped @theinclusivetraveller use an innovative lift. It’s fascinating to see such designs, but are they really the best solution for accessibility? Let’s explore how these groundbreaking ideas could reshape our environments for the better (or not)!