Grab bars are safety devices that you can install or have installed in critical areas around your house where somebody could be at risk of slipping or falling and hurting themselves. They can be installed in any room of the house in areas where you might need support to maintain your balance...
for example when the building drain exits high on the basement wall, you'll need to install an ejector pump and check valve so that drainage from the fixture can be lifted to the height of the building drain. If a toilet also empties into the ejector pump then a grinder pump is needed...
A good way to do this is for you to sit inside the dried-out bathtub and figure out where your grab bars would be most needed as you lift yourself out, making sure, however, that you install a vertical bar at the corner of the wall where you climb into the tub and some horizontal...
Of course, they should also be tightly attached to the floor or wall. Save this picture!© Eduardo Souza Grab Bars Grab bars assist at the most critical times, such as when sitting on the toilet or at the shower stall entrance. Using accessories that are not suitable for the weight of...
Install a Raised Toilet Seat Not only can seniors have trouble with bathtubs and showers, but often accidents happen when trying to sit on or stand up from the toilet. Grab bars placed next to the toilet can help with getting up or down, but another helpful idea is to install a raised...
Traditional bathroom designs can be modified to be more accessible, with curbless showers or additions such as walk-in tubs, roll-in or walk-in showers, grab bars, and transfer seats, but wet rooms are typically easier and may be less expensive to install than a modification to an existing...
Consider the safety and accessibility of your bathroom, especially if you plan to age in your existing space or have family with mobility issues. You can install grab bars in strategic locations near the toilet and shower to provide stability and support. Opt for slip-resistant flooring to reduc...
If you need to go to the toilet during surgery...we have assistants, so they can take over for a while! Or we can cover the operative site with wet sterile gauze and take a break. Sometimes we do this to help control bleeding. ...
Our pros also recommend bedrails that serve as grab bars for those with balance issues or people transferring to mobility devices. Optimize your closet A closet with both a top and bottom rod not only stores more but also puts clothing within reach. Optimize that design even more with a ...
Inevitably, over time, the bathroom becomes home to things that are either unused, expired or don’t really belong there in the first place. Decluttering is a great way to inspect each storage area, from bathroom wall cabinet and makeup table to over-the-toilet storage. This way, you ...