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A Survey of Homemakers

In a survey of homemakers age 65 and over, they were asked what their preferences in housing and equipment were. The following is from that survey.

1. A small kitchen

2. Adequate counter space

3. Adequate storage within "easy reach"

4. Planned storage

5. Storage that is easy to access

6. A kitchen you can eat in

7. A utility area that is near the kitchen or bath

8. A small house to conserve energy

9. A one story house

10. Aluminum or vinyl storm windows and screens

11. Brick or vinyl siding

12. Draperies or curtain instead of venetian blinds

13. Low ceilings

14. Flooring materials that are easy to care for

15. No steps

16. Exceptionally good lighting

17. Shelter over entry ways

18. Not having to learn to use a new kind of fuel

19. A circuit breaker box rather than a fuse box

20. Low pitched and long ringing door bells

At Mountain View Estates we can provide this for you at an affordable price. You'll be proud you live here.