Clara Rowe
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The Comfortable Home After 60

Your home was set up for a younger you. It doesn’t have to stay that way.

101 small, inexpensive changes that make everyday life simpler, calmer and less work: an easier kitchen, safer floors and stairs, cozier rooms on a budget, and less housework.

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Cover of The Comfortable Home After 60 by Clara Rowe
159pages
101practical changes
23chapters in 6 parts
PDF + EPUBprint & Kindle ready
Sound familiar?

The top cupboard you’ve stopped using. The rug you step around. The chair that takes two tries to get out of. The stairs that feel darker than they used to, the laundry you carry in both arms, the housework that takes the whole morning.

None of it is a big problem on its own. Together, it makes every day harder than it needs to be.

Most of it can be fixed with small changes: moving things to where your hands naturally reach, brighter lighting, a few well-placed rails, furniture that’s easy to rise from, and simpler routines. Plain language, real measurements, honest prices.

What you get

One practical guide to the whole house.

159-page PDFLarge-print EPUB13 tablesPrintable tracker
  • The complete ebook as a print-ready 6×9 PDF and a large-print EPUB for phone, tablet and Kindle
  • 101 numbered changes, each ending with a clear Cost · Time · Effort line
  • Real numbers: chair, bed, grab bar and handrail heights, walkway widths, light levels, safe water temperature
  • Decorating ideas that make a home cozier on a budget
  • A Quick Reference: key numbers on one page, a 20-minute home walk-through, and daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal checklists
  • All 101 changes as a tick-list, plus a 12-month tracker you can print
  • Clear labels for the few jobs that need a helper or a licensed professional
Portrait of Clara Rowe in an armchair by a sunny window
A note from Clara
“Most of what makes a home hard work after 60 isn’t the house itself. It’s where things live, how bright the rooms are, and what there is to hold on to. Small changes fix most of it, and most of them cost less than you’d think. Start with the room that bothers you most.”
— Clara Rowe
Clara Rowe is a pen name and persona; her portrait is AI-generated.
What is inside

6 parts. 23 chapters. 101 changes.

Painted illustration of a bright kitchen with dishes on low open shelves
Part 1

The Kitchen That Works for You

  • Everyday items in the easy-reach zone
  • Pull-out shelves and turntables
  • Tools that spare hands and back
  • Simpler cooking, safer habits
Painted illustration of a lit hallway and staircase with handrails on both sides
Part 2

Steady on Your Feet

  • Brighter lighting and night lights
  • Rugs, cords and thresholds
  • Stairs, steps and entrances
  • Grab bars installed the right way
Painted illustration of a reading corner with an armchair and a floor lamp
Part 3

Cozy on a Budget

  • Color and contrast that help your eyes
  • Chairs you can rise from easily
  • Warmth, throws and a reading corner
  • Making it feel like yours
Painted illustration of a tidy entryway with hooks, a bench and clear storage bins
Part 4

Less Stuff, Less Work

  • Decluttering, one drawer at a time
  • Storage you can actually reach
  • Cleaning smarter, not harder
  • Lighter laundry and linens
Painted illustration of a calm bedroom with a bedside lamp and slippers
Part 5

Rest, Bathe and Recharge

  • A safer, easier bathroom
  • A bedroom set up for good sleep
  • Getting up at night safely
  • Slippers, lights and bed height
Painted illustration of a welcoming front porch with a lantern and bench
Part 6

Staying Independent at Home

  • Simple tech that actually helps
  • Lower bills, warmer rooms
  • Upkeep you can manage
  • Planning ahead, calmly
Plus

Quick Reference

  • Key numbers on one page
  • A 20-minute home walk-through
  • Daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal checklists
  • All 101 changes as a tick-list
  • A 12-month home tracker to print
Real pages. Real numbers.

See exactly what you’re getting.

These are unedited pages from the book, not mockups.

The contents page of the book
The contents, with real page numbers
The opening page of Part 2, Steady on Your Feet
A part opener
A page with a chart of comfortable heights around the home
The heights chart, in Chapter 8
The honest version

What this book will and won’t do.

This is a practical guide to making your own home easier to live in, not a renovation manual or a medical book. Most of the changes cost little or nothing, but a few, like grab bars or handrails, need a helper or a professional, and the book says so plainly. It won’t treat dizziness, falls or any health condition; if you’re unsteady, it tells you to talk to your doctor first. Prices and program details are typical US figures for 2026 and will vary where you live. If you work through the changes that fit your home, you can expect a house that’s safer, cozier and less tiring to run.

It’s for you if

  • You’re 60+ and want to stay comfortably in your own home
  • The kitchen, stairs, bathroom or housework feel harder than they used to
  • You’re helping a parent at home
  • You want a cozier home without a big budget

It’s not for you if

  • You’re planning a full renovation
  • You need medical advice or rehab exercises
  • You need building codes or detailed specifications
Questions

FAQ

What exactly arrives after I buy?

Two files, available to download immediately: a PDF (159 pages, 6×9 in, good for reading on a computer or printing) and an EPUB (large print, for phones, tablets and Kindle). You also get an emailed receipt with a permanent download link.

Can I read it on Kindle?

Yes. Send the EPUB to your Kindle with Amazon’s free Send to Kindle service, or open it in any ebook app such as Apple Books or Google Play Books.

Is the print large enough to read comfortably?

The EPUB is set in large print, and you can make the text bigger still in any reading app. The PDF uses a 12.5-point book typeface and prints well on letter or A4 paper.

Do I need to be handy?

No. Most changes are marked Easy and take minutes. The few that need a helper or a professional are clearly labeled.

Is this only for people in the US?

Prices, measurements and programs are given for the US, with metric measurements alongside. The ideas work in any home.

Who is Clara Rowe?

Clara Rowe is a pen name and persona for the ClaraRoweEbook brand, and her portrait is AI-generated. The book is written in her voice; it doesn’t claim anyone’s real-life credentials or stories.

Is checkout secure?

Yes. Payment is handled by Gumroad, a well-established platform for selling digital products. Your card details go to Gumroad’s payment processor and are never seen by the author.

Can I get a refund?

All sales final — but if a technical problem stops you from opening the file, reply to your receipt and we’ll make it right.

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