Table of contents
Link Catalog
This is a companion resource page for readers of our Guide “Remaking Your Home as a Platform for Living. This Guide is available on Amazon in both digital and print formats.
This page contains the Amazon and other resource links mentioned in the text of the Guide.
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The links are listed under the Chapters in which they appear.
Ch 3: Universal Design
National Association of Home Builders
The Accessible Home: Designing for All Ages and Abilities
Ch 4: Aging in Place & Checklist
Brightech LightView Pro LED Magnifying Floor Lamp
Ch 6: Design Elements & Principles
The Foundations of Enduring Spaces
Ch 7: Color in Design
The Color Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes for Designing Home Interiors
Ch 8: Color in Culture
Colour and Culture: Practice and Meaning from Antiquity to Abstraction
Ch 9: Room Color and Mood
Color and increases in blood pressure and metabolism
Ch 10: Remodel Trends
Charmingwater Bathroom Sink Faucet
Ch 11: Fad vs Trend
Ch 12: Feng Shui for the Home
Ch 13: Remodel Overview & Checklist
Ch 14: Finding Inspiration & Materials
Home Depot and Lowe’s
HomeAdvisor and Angi
Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, and Overstock
eFloors, Flooring Liquidators, Flooring4Less, and LLFlooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators)
Tiles Direct, Artistic Tile, and Builder Depot
Ch 15: Interior Lighting
Designing With Light: The Art, Science, and Practice of Architectural Lighting Design
Ch 16: Smart Home Technology
Ch 17: Flooring Material
Ch 19: Integrated Countertop & Sink
Fresca 30” White Integrated Sink/Countertop; Fresca Livello 30” integrated Sink/Countertop
Ch 20: Pets
American Veterinary Medical Association
Ch 21: 37 Remodel Mistakes
Ch 22: Hidden Remodeling Costs
Remodeling Costs – Complete House Renovation Guide
Ch 23: Financing Options
Ch 24: Loan Broker or Direct Lender
Technical difference (Deed of Trust vs Mortgage)
Quicken Loans, LoanDepot, Rocket Mortgage
Ch 25: Working with Professionals
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
National Association of Homebuilders
Ch 27: Kitchen Overview & Checklist
Ch 28: Kitchen Layout
Ch 29: Kitchen Design Trends
Multicooker (wet) and Foodi (dry)
Ch 30: Kitchens for the Elderly
Hands-free pull-down spray faucet; Lever-operated faucets
Stick-on motion-sensing lights
Step stool with support handles
Ch 32: 20 Kitchen Remodel Mistakes
Ch 34: Kitchen Islands
National Association of Home Builders
Homestyles Monarch Kitchen Island
Ch 35: Kitchen Cabinets
Ch 36: Kitchen Sinks
Kraus Standard PRO; Stainless Steel-Bokaiya; Kraus Undermount 60/40
Kraus Bar Prep Sink; Ruvati Bar Prep Sink
Ch 37: Kitchen Faucets
Peerless Claymore Wall Mount; FLWUEUE High Arc Wall Mount
Moen Deck Mount; Arofa Pull-Down Deck Mount
ARRISEA Touchless Faucet; Delta Touch Kitchen Faucet
LEPO Pot Filler Faucet; American Standard
Delta Bar Faucet; Peerless Bar-Prep Faucet
Moen Deck Mounted Soap Dispenser; PlumBoss Soap Dispenser
Ch 38: Dishwashers
Bosch Full Console Dishwasher; GE Profile 24″ Dishwasher
Fisher Paykel Full Console Dishwasher; Fisher Paykel 24″ Drawer Dishwasher
Ch 39: Refrigerators
ZLINE Panel Ready Built-In 3-Door French Door Refrigerator;
ZLINE 36″ Freestanding Refrigerator
Bosch Counter Depth Refrigerator
Summit ADA Compliant Built-in Undercounter Refrigerator-Freezer
National Kitchen and Bath Association
Ch 40: Wine Fridges
Antarctic Star 24 Bottle Wine Refrigerator; Kalamera Built-in Wine Refrigerator
Koolatron 24 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Fridge;
Ivation 12 Bottle Thermoelectric Wine Chiller
Ch 41: Cooktops & Ranges
COSMO Slide-in Gas Range; Frigidaire Freestanding Electric Range
The TRUTH About Induction Cooking
Frigidaire Induction Cooktop; GE Induction Cooktop
Frigidaire Gas Cooktop; Hotfield 30 Inch Gas Cooktop
THOR Rangetop; ZLINE 36 in. Rangetop
Cerama Bryte; Weimans; Magic Stainless Steel Cleaner Aerosol
Silicone Fiberglass Induction Cooktop Mats
Ch 42: Range Hoods
COSMO Under Cabinet Range Hood; Broan-NuTone Ductless Range Hood for Under Cabinet
COSMO Wall Mount Range Hood; IKTCH 30-inch Wall Mount Range Hood
IKTCH Built-in/Insert Range Hood; 30-inch Range Hood Insert/Built-in
Zephyr Downdraft Range Hood; Broan Downdraft Ventilation System
Decorative Molding Range Hood; Embossed Copper Range Hood
Rangehood fire suppressor; fire extinguisher
Ch 43: Oven Selection
COSMO Slide-in Gas Range; Frigidaire Electric Range
COSMO Electric Double Wall Oven; Frigidaire Electric Double Wall Oven
Empava 30 in. Electric Single Wall Oven; Empava Gas Wall Oven
Ch 44: Microwave Oven Selection
BLACK+DECKER Digital Microwave; TOSHIBA Countertop Microwave
FRIGIDAIRE Over the Range; BLACK+DECKER Over the Range
COSMO Built-in Microwave; Frigidaire Built-in Microwave
Ch 45: Drawer Microwave Ovens
Sharp Microwave Drawer; COSMO Microwave Drawer
Ch 46: Over-the-Range Microwave Ovens
National Kitchen and Bath Association
FRIGIDAIRE Over the Range; BLACK+DECKER Over the Range
Ch 47: Countertop Microwave Ovens
Cerama Bryte Appliance Cleaner
BLACK+DECKER Digital Microwave; TOSHIBA Countertop Microwave
Ch 48: Built-in Microwave Ovens
COSMO Built-in Microwave; Frigidaire Built-in Microwave
Ch 50: Bathroom Overview & Checklist
Ch 51: Bathroom Remodel Layout
International Residential Code (IRC)
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
Ch 52: Bathroom Design Trends
American Standard Pedestal Sink
Virtu Double Sink Bathroom Vanity
Ch 53: Bathrooms for the Elderly
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CleanCut Convertible Bathtub Accessibility Kit
Novalinea Recessed Shower Niche
Ch 54: Bathrooms on the Cheap
Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and CraigsList
DreamLine Cornerview Shower Enclosure
24 pcs Peel & Stick Backsplash Tile Stickers
Ch 56: 36 Bathroom Remodel Mistakes
Ch 58: Bathroom Vanity
UrbanFurnishing.net – Single Sink Vanity
LED Lighted Bathroom Vanity Sink Combo
Double Sink Bathroom Vanity Set
ARIEL Bathroom Vanity w/ Quartz Countertop
Wall Hung (Floating) Double Vanity
Ch 59: Bathroom Vanity Sink
Aquaterior Drop-In Bathroom Sink; American Standard Countertop Sink; Sinkology Copper Bath Sink
White Undermount Bathroom Sink; American Standard Undermount Sink; Copper Undermount Sink
KOHLER Integrated Bathroom Sink; Double Integrated Bathroom Sink
SHACO Wall Mounted Bathroom Sink; Scarabeo Wall Mounted Bathroom Sink
Pedestal Bathroom Sink; Pedestal Bathroom Sink
Artistic Glass Bathroom Bowl Basin; Round Glass Vessel Sink
Ch 60: Bathroom Faucets
Single Handle Waterfall Bathroom Faucet; Double Handle Bathroom Faucet
Single Hole Touchless Bathroom Faucet; Hands-Free Bathroom Faucet
Ch 61: Toilets
Comfort height toilet; Kohler Comfort Height Toilet; Two-piece Comfort Height Toilet; Single-piece Comfort Height Toilet
Wall Hung Toilet; Wall Hung Toilet Showing Installation
Squatty Potty Toilet Stool; Bamboo Toilet Stool
Ch 62: Bidets
Woodbridge; HOROW Smart Toilet
Veken Bidet Attachment for Toilet; Brondell Bidet Toilet Bidet
Ch 63: Bidet – Background & Benefits
Ch 64: Bidet Toilet Combo
Woodbridge Smart Toilet; HOROW Smart Toilet
Smart Integrated Bidet/Toilet; Toto Washlet; Veken Bidet Attachment for Toilet; Brondell Bidet Toilet Bidet; Luxe Bidet Neo Toilet Attachment; TOTO Electronic Bidet Toilet
Ch 65: Bathroom Safety Grab Bars
International Code Council on Building Safety
Suction Grab Bars; Anti-slip Grab Bars; Floor to Ceiling Vertical Grab Bar; Tub & Shower Safety Rail; Angled Grab Bar; Fold Away Grab Bar; Handicap Grab Bar; Flip-up Grab Bar; Curve Grab Bar
Ch 66: Bathroom Sower
Transfer Bench; Shower Chair Bath Seat
Semi-Frameless Enclosure; Corner Shower Enclosure
CleanCut Convertible Bathtub Accessibility Kit; Bathtub Accessibility Kit; Convertible Accessibility Kit
Bathroom Body Dryer; VALIRYO Full Body Dryer
Ch 67: Shower Heads
Dual Rain & Handheld Shower Head; Rainfall Shower Combo; Rain Mixer Shower ComboSet
Full Body Shower System; Shower Tower
Ch 68: Soaking Tubs
Bathtub Safety Rail; Empava Walk-in Bathtub; Air/Hydro Walk-In Bathtub;
Ch 69: Air Tub vs Jetted Tub
Tax-deductible as a medical expense
2-Person Hydromassage Tub; Whirlpool Bathtub; Air and Hydro Massage Tub; Hydro Massage with Heated Seat; Laydown Air Massage Walk-In Tub with Shower Screen
Ch 70: Home Spa
Waon therapy, and Turkish bath
Sauna Therapy for Detoxification and Healing
National Institutes of Health; Neurology; Oxford Academic; Mayo Clinic; Mayo Clinic on Older Men; Cognition
Ch 71: Indoor Sauna
Radiant Sauna; Sauna Therapy for Detoxification and Healing; 4-Person FAR Sauna; 2-Person FAR Sauna; 2-Person Wet or Dry Sauna; 4-Person Wet or Dry Sauna; Infrared Home Spa Sauna; Full Size Portable Infrared Home Spa
Ch 72: Steam Shower
EliteSteam Shower Generator Kit; Steam Generator Shower System; Steam Shower Enclosure; Mesa Steam Shower
Ch 73: Living Room
Ch 74: Fireplaces
Value of Housing Characteristics
Profile of Buyers’ Home Features Preferences
Antarctic Star Electric Fireplace (various widths); Ignis Recessed Wall Ventless Bio Ethanol Fireplace
Napoleon Clearion (Electric); Paramount FreeStanding / Built-In Ethanol Fuel Fireplace; The ProCom Peninsula Electric Fireplace
Ch 75: Living Room Feng Shui
Ch 76: The Laundry Room
Front Load Laundry Pair; KoolMore Large Capacity Washer + Dryer Bundle; Washer Dryer Combo
Wall Ironing Board Cabinet with Ironing Board
Ch 77: Washers & Dryers
KoolMore Large Capacity Washer + Dryer Bundle
Ch 78: Bedroom Design
Ch 79: Bedroom Feng Shui
Ch 80: Home Office Design
Uninterrupted Power Supply: Battery Backup Surge Protector
Standing Desk Converter: Standing Desk Balance Board
Productivity; State positive affect
Ch 81: Home Office Feng Shui
Ch 82: Backyard Granny house/ADU
Boxabl.com; Better Living, Express, Elder Cottages, and Evernest
Ch 83: Yard & Garden Remodel
Propane Firepit Table; Wood-Burning Chiminea
Glass Pedestal Birdbath; Bird Bath Water Refill Kit
Ch 84: Garden Feng Shui
Ch 86: The Healthy Home
Ch 87: Air Quality in the Home
Environmental Protection Agency report
VOC and Mold Test; Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor
Carbon Monoxide Detector; Radon Test Kit for Home; Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor
Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction
hOmeLabs 1,500 Sq. Ft Dehumidifier; Govee Hygrometer Thermometer
Alexa Compatible HEPA Air Filter; hOmeLabs HEPA Filter; AIRMEGA 400S Smarter Purifier
12-Hour Natural Beeswax Candles; Himalayan Salt Lamp
Ch 88: Indoor Air Quality & VOCs
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor
Ch 89: Aromatherapy
Innogear Essential Oil Diffuser; Pure Daily Care Diffuser; Asakuki Diffuser; Shower Bombs; Aromatherapy Bracelet
High in antioxidants; ORAC test
Bruce Tainio; Human body frequency; Entrainment; Brainwave entrainment
Chi or Qi; Frequency-vibration phenomenon
Science of aromatherapy; recognized school of aromatherapy
American College of Healthcare Sciences
Holy Basil; Bergamot; Chamomile; Clary Sage; Lavender; Lemon; Lemon Balm-Melissa; Neroli; Rose Absolute; Sandalwood; Sweet Orange; Ylang Ylang
National Cancer Institute; antidepressant effect; study from 2013; 2017 review; 2015 review; 2016 study; Article -anti-stress; Neroli; sedative effect; ease stress; study; aromatherapy safety; Science Direct; University of Michigan Medical School
Ch 90: Water Filtration System
Treatment process; Violations; Consumer Confidence Reports; Example
Water Testing Kit; Lab info; NSF International
Insulated Filtered Water Bottle; Aquagear Water Filter Pitcher; Whole House Water Filtration System; APEC RO Water Filter System; APEC Top Tier RO System
Whirlpool Pro Softener/Whole Home Filter; Whirlpool Water Softener-NSF Certified
Ch 91: Circadian Rhythm Lighting
Philips Hue Starter Kit; Philips SceneSwitch; Solar Tube
Ch 92: Reasons to Declutter
Mayo Clinic; UCLA; Prevention; Psychology Today; Marie Kondo
Ch 93: Decluttering Tips
Garage sales; Craigslist; OfferUp and LetGo (comparison)
Ebay; Bonanza; eBid; eCrater; Etsy; ArtFire
Goodwill; Habitat for Humanity; The Arc; Salvation Army
Ch 94: Home Health Feng Shui
Chi; BTB; Prokeraia; Feng Shui Village; Gua number
Ch 95: Recreation/Game Room
Ch 96: Zen Zones
Sensory immersion and Multisensory integration
Calm Within; Blackout Music Eyeshade
Zen Sand Garden; White noise generators; Chi Swing Machine
Ch 97: Home Entertainment Systems
Ch 98: Home Gyms
Bowflex Blaze Home Gym; Powerline Functional Trainer; Wooden Swedish Ladder; Adjustable Dumbbells; Kettlebell Weight Set; MaxiClimber Vertical Climber; Yoga/Exercise Ball
Acoustic panels; interlocking tile
Ch 99: Home Maintenance Checklist
How to bleed a radiator; Home heating boiler
Disposal care; Water heater flush
Refrigerator coils; Dishwasher cleaner
Ch 100: Home Automation
Ch 101: Ch 98: Home Accident Prevention
Electrical Outlet Covers; testing device
Comprehensive First Aid Kit; Baby Proofing Kit; baby monitor; Elder Monitor
Ch 102: Home Defense
Perimeter: Perimeter Sensor
Other: Solar Motion Lights; Solar Barn Light; Solar Landscape Lights; Glass Break/Vibration Detector
Cameras: Bullet cameras, dome cameras, PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras; Outdoor Motion Detector Camera; PTZ Solar/Battery Dome Camera
Self Defense: Stun Gun; Kubaton; Pepper Spray; Byrna Pepper Spray Launcher
Between The Studs Pistol Safe; Between the Studs Long Gun Safe; Gun Shelf with Trap Door; Biometric Handgun Safe
