As we age, unexpected life changes—like health diagnoses or sudden falls—can make staying in our homes feel uncertain. This guide empowers challenged homeowners, families of aging or disabled loved ones, and the professionals who support them with targeted, time-saving modifications and innovations that keep people comfortable and independent at home. With practical solutions for every scenario, you'll turn your living space into a safe, accessible home-quickly and confidently.
A home that fits you—today and tomorrow—your forever home, doesn’t happen by accident. As Austin’s pace of life hums along and families plan for multigenerational living, small design choices can make a big difference in safety, comfort, and independence. At T-Square Company in Austin, we specialize in Universal Design and Aging-in-Place remodeling that blends beautiful finishes with smart, barrier-free functionality. We understand the meaning of aging in place.
Based on David Traut's background, the owner/president of T-Square Company, and as a certified aging in place specialist and designer who recognizes how the home can be reimagined as a place we grow out of, but as one that grows with us, he is providing this roadmap for clients desiring to Age in Place.
Below is a clear roadmap to help you understand the “what,” “why,” and “how” of making your Central Texas home more accessible—without making it look like a clinic.
Objections:
Transformation Promise:
Empower homeowners and families to age safely and comfortably at home, using proven, practical modifications that fit any home, any budget—and give them lasting confidence and peace of mind.
Timelines & Process (How We Work)
Note: Structural changes (widening openings, removing walls) may require engineering review. We handle the coordination.
Austin-Specific Considerations
Pier-and-beam vs. slab: Many older Central Austin homes sit on pier-and-beam—great for adding drains and adapting plumbing for curbless showers. Slab homes require careful planning and often a linear drain with surface slope.
Heat & glare: Add shading, low-gloss finishes, and daylight-balanced bulbs for visibility without harsh reflections.
Storm swings: Choose exterior thresholds and drainage that handle sudden downpours without creating door-dam hazards.
Start Here: The Austin Home Accessibility Audit
When we visit your home, we walk through every space you use daily and assess:
Approach & EntryYou’ll get a prioritized plan: fast fixes, mid-range upgrades, and structural changes if needed.
Bundle accessibility goals with an upcoming remodel to save on labor and finishes.
Phase the work: start with bathrooms and entries, then kitchen and bedrooms.
Think resale: Universal Design often broadens your future buyer pool in Austin’s competitive market
Whether you’re planning or solving an immediate safety concern, T-Square Company can help you create a home that supports independence gracefully.
Book a Home Accessibility Audit (Austin and surrounding area):
Prioritized punch list with “Good • Better • Best” options
Rough budgeting guidance
Recommendations you can implement immediately
T-Square Company — Austin, TX
David L. Traut, CAPS #1636580, owner/president
512-444-0097
CAPS Certified Accessible Home Remodeling • Universal Design • Aging-in-Place Remodeling
Let’s make your forever home work beautifully for you—now and for years to come.
David is part of a select group of professionals nationwide who have earned the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) designation to professionally increase senior home safety improvements, including wheelchair accessible home features.
This certification, offered through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in collaboration with AARP, recognizes remodelers and builders trained to meet the unique needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities. David is also an active member of the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC).
David is also certified in Universal Design in both the United States and Australia. Drawing on decades of expertise, he recently published Age in Place at Home: Adapting the Home Environment for All Generations, a comprehensive guide that explores the role of Universal Design in creating safe, accessible homes.
📘 Age in Place at Home takes readers room by room, explaining practical modifications that enhance safety, accessibility, and independence. The book is available now on Amazon.