As we get older, life outside in the world can be harder. Most older adults find it difficult to physically navigate the outside and tend to stay at home more often. At The RockAway Company, we get that sentiment. Home is where the heart, routines, and your memories are. However, it should also be the place where you can remain independent. That means making your home accessible. This should start with your bathroom, where wet floors and high tub ledges can add up to accessibility problems and potential falls. With over 14 million falls among older adults each year (many... View Article
While the thrill of a kitchen remodel is something most homeowners want to experience at some point in time, there is always the nagging question that comes before the kick-off: “How much will this cost me?” It’s an honest concern with a vague answer that really just depends on several factors. At The RockAway Company, we know that “it depends” doesn’t help make solid plans. Let’s move beyond the guessing and give you real price ranges based on actual kitchen remodeling work in Fort Worth! Our 2026 guide to kitchen costs is sure to help you figure out whether your... View Article
ADA demand letters don’t arrive with much warning. One day, your building is operating normally. The next, you’re looking at legal fees, a required retrofit, and a forced timeline you didn’t plan for. That’s the reactive version of this story. It’s expensive and disruptive. In 2024, plaintiffs filed 8,800 ADA Title III complaints in federal courts. Texas ranked fourth nationally with 224 federal filings that year. Those numbers don’t include state court filings or demand letters that never become lawsuits. The actual exposure is broader than the federal docket suggests. If you own or manage a medical office in Haltom... View Article
The best kitchen countertops for Fort Worth homeowners are typically Quartz for low maintenance, Granite for heat resistance, and Quartzite for a luxury natural look. Choosing the right surface is about balancing your aesthetic goals with the reality of how you live. In Tarrant County, we need surfaces that can handle three things: heat, hard water, and active families. We often see homeowners torn between the “look” they want and the “durability” they need. At The Rockaway Company, we help you navigate these choices during our kitchen remodeling process to ensure you get a surface that lasts. Here is our... View Article
A comprehensive remodeling contractor checklist is your best defense against construction nightmares. For Fort Worth homeowners, this list should include verifying general liability insurance, checking for a permanent local business address, reviewing past project portfolios, and ensuring the contractor has an established track record in Tarrant County. Taking these steps protects your investment and helps ensure you hire a partner who respects your home. We have all heard the horror stories of contractors who vanish halfway through a job or leave a trail of shoddy workmanship. At The Rockaway Company, we have been serving this community since 1993. We know... View Article
