Tag: house

• April-Proofing a New Home

  

  With a recent move, we had a list of “must-haves” to make sure our new house was livable for future me. Here are some of the things we considered.

  aprilbarcalow

  November 7, 2025

  House and Home, Livable Blog

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• Accessible Bedroom Design Ideas

  

  Looking for a way to make your bedroom more accessible and user-friendly with chronic illness, disability, or mobility issues? Here are some ideas to help you hide the support you need in plain sight in a stylish bedroom!

  aprilbarcalow

  March 28, 2023

  House and Home

  chronic illness, decor, design, disability, fatigue, house, ideas, mobility, solutions, tips, universal design, weakness

• Budget-Saving Ideas for Chronic Illness

  

  Looking for a way to save a few pennies, and maybe a little effort? Here are some of the ways I keep my budget trimmed–both my monetary and energy budgets!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 29, 2022

  Livable Blog

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• Cleaning Hacks to Save you Energy

  

  Feeling overwhelmed by the energy it takes to keep your house clean? Here are a few of my favorite tips and shortcuts to save you time and energy!

  aprilbarcalow

  November 1, 2022

  House and Home

  chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fatigue, home, house, ideas, solutions, tips

• Creating Accessible Entryways

  

  Clutter and accessibility can be major stumbling blocks (literally!) in the entryway if you live with chronic illness or disability. Here are a few ideas to help you tame the foyer and make it work for you.

  aprilbarcalow

  February 15, 2022

  House and Home

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• Comfortable Bedding Options for Chronic Illness

  

  Rest is an essential part of chronic illness. Finding the right bedding can make or break your time in bed. Here are some ideas to get you started.

  aprilbarcalow

  February 11, 2022

  House and Home, Personal Care

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