Here is a shot of our off-site stick built home making its way down the assembly line. The benefits of this process are the controlled environment the home is built in as well as the benefits in production time and quality derived from having the same people performing the same task over and over. Just like Henry Ford taught us. Production time on average is 1 week from start to finish. This means quality and value to you.

Thanks,
Bill Bell
Cell 302.542.3747
Fax 302.424.3784
Email bill@gotchacoveredde.com
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Check out our most recent Universal Design project. This beverage station is fully accessible by everyone. Notice how we brought the wall cabinets down on top of the counter for easy reach. We also made sure the sink drain was in the rear of the sink instead of centered. This helps keep plumbing out of the way. For help making your project more Universal, give us a call.

Thanks,
Bill Bell
Cell 302.542.3747
Fax 302.424.3784
Email bill@gotchacoveredde.com
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It was refreshing to see this article in Delaware Health + Wellness, a special supplement to Delaware Today magazine. As Delaware’s first Certified Aging in Place Specialist, I have been talking about this topic for a long time. My wife Kathy is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. For nearly a decade we have been helping Delawarean’s meet their housing needs, whether they are looking for a new residence or want to Age in Place in their current home.

We live and work from Lewes, Delaware. However, we frequently travel all over the state. We have been speaking about the growing importance of preparing for our future housing needs at AARP events, APA seminars, and where ever we can find an audience. It’s nice to see the subject getting some local press. Read the article here 

http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/Health-and-Fitness/Spring-Summer-2011/The-Silver-Tsunami/index.php?cparticle=1&siarticle=0#artanc

If you or someone you know wants to live safely and independently in your own home for as long as possible (Age in Place) give us a call.

Bill Bell
Gotcha Covered
1504 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
bill@gotchacoveredde.com
Office:302.424.1890
Fax: 302.424.3784
Cell:302.542.3747

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There is a lot of design that goes into Universal Design. It's one thing to throw around terminology like "zero threshold entrance" or "curbless shower". It's easy to explain why lever style door handles are easier to use than traditional door knobs. It takes a whole lot more training and experience to create universally designed spaces that really work. A large part of that design is knowing about the various building materials, specialty hardware, and specifically designed fixtures necessary to make the design function. One of the places I search for hard to find items is dynamic-living.com . Now, after researching and locating the appropriate materials and fixtures, it is imperative that everything be built and installed properly and per the design. Let's face it, there are thousands of contractors who can install a new bathroom. However, I don't know anyone else in my area that knows the first thing about Universal Design
So if you are serious about living independently in your own home for as long as possible, please call a professional who can help you do it right.

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This well kept, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Bethany Beach, Delaware has served it's owners well over the years and it still has a lot of life in it. However, we need to move it to make way for a new home. It is in good condition and would make a nice home for someone. We would hate to see it end up in the landfill but that's where it will end up if we can't find a new home for it.(no pun intended) it's yours for the taking, if you're interested, let us know. Best way to reach me is bill@gotchacoveredde.com

Thanks,
Bill Bell
Cell 302.542.3747
Fax 302.424.3784
Email bill@gotchacoveredde.com
WWW.gotchacoveredde.com

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What a nice space. We also created 2 large cedar lined closets for added storage. Something we could all use.

Thanks,
Bill Bell
Cell 302.542.3747
Fax 302.424.3784
Email bill@gotchacoveredde.com
WWW.gotchacoveredde.com

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We just finished this loft bedroom in Lewes, Delaware. In addition to creating a unique living space and adding over 400 square feet for the homeowners, we took advantage of our energy auditing credentials and expertise to improve this home's energy efficiency in the process. We used open cell spray foam insulation and advanced air sealing techniques to achieve a 26% improvement in energy efficiency. Additionally, our auditing credentials qualified the homeowner for approximately $3,000.00 in rebates.
Now that's a "win win" situation.

Thanks,
Bill Bell
Cell 302.542.3747
Fax 302.424.3784
Email bill@gotchacoveredde.com
WWW.gotchacoveredde.com

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well, the new year is upon us and in Lewes, Delaware so is our first major nor'easter. The wind is howling and before it's over we expect a foot or more of snow. I remember when we didn't get this much in a year.
If you are sitting down on a cold winter night, watching TV and you don't know where that draft is coming from. Look up. If you have recessed lighting, it's probably coming from there.
A simple fix to eliminate a lot of that draft is a bead of caulk applied between the fixture and edge of the drywall. You will be surprised how much air gets in around those lights.
For more ideas on making your home more energy efficient, call us about performing a comprehensive energy audit.
Bill Bell
Gotcha Covered
Cell 302.542.3747
gotchacoveredde.com

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