Found 3 blog entries tagged as SustainableLiving.

Inside this Article:

  • Step 1: Evaluating Your Current Space
    • Room-by-Room Assessment
    • Storage Capacity
    • Accessibility
  • Step 2: Letting Go with Ease: What to Declutter
    • Tips for Decluttering and Downsizing Possessions
    • 1. Home Appliances and Kitchenware
    • 2. Memberships and subscriptions
    • 3. Clothes
    • 4. Furniture and electronics
    • 1. Vehicles & Accessories
    • 2. Landscaping
    • 3. Outside Furniture and Equipment
    • Step 3. Maximizing Downsizing: Sell, Give Away (Donate), or Discard
    • Selling
    • Donating
    • Disposing
    • Sentimental Downsizing
    • Start Early and Proceed at Your Speed
    • Rank Things in Order of Emotional Value
    • Have a limit
    • Create Digital Keepsakes
    • Share your sentimental things with your loved…

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An elderly couple smiling and thinking about smart home technology.

Smart home technology is becoming a more common solution for many people and for numerous reasons. It promises to transform the way we live in many beneficial ways. But, beyond the conveniences it offers to the general population, it has become a lifeline for seniors looking to age in place gracefully.

The desire to remain in one's own home during the golden years is a heartfelt aspiration for many older adults. Yet, it comes with its challenges – from safety concerns to staying connected with loved ones. Smart home technology offers solutions to these challenges, empowering seniors to maintain their autonomy and well-being.

Enhancing Safety and Security

Apart from receiving high-quality home care, nothing is more vital for seniors than…

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Inside this Article:

  • Senate Bill 9 (SB9) Development Options
  • What is Senate Bill 9 (SB9)?
  • Is my project eligible for the SB9 Application Process?
  • How many housing units are allowed for SB 9 projects?
  • What are Objective Standards?
  • What is the SB9 Application Process?
  • Step-by-Step Application Directions and Required Forms
    • STEP 1: Eligibility & Objective Standards Pre-Screen (Optional)
    • STEP 2: Submit Application(s)
    • STEP 3: Application Review
    • STEP 4: Building Permit and/or Parcel Map Recorded
  • City of Santa Cruz - SB 9 GUIDE – DUPLEXES AND LAND DIVISIONS
    • New Process Subject to Change

Senate Bill 9 (SB9) Development Options

SB 9 makes two changes to State…

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