Stairs are one of the most hazardous areas within homes where people are likely to slip, trip and fall. As with most home modifications it is important to ensure stairs […]
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Home Modifications – Flooring
Floor furnishings are a major consideration when ensuring the level of accessibility. Floor finishes should lie flat on the ground, be easy to clean, durable and non-slip. All these have […]
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Home Modifications – Bathrooms
When undertaking bathroom modifications, the size of the room will be a major factor in the conversion. By re-using existing services, the cost and difficulty of modification can be […]
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Home Modifications – Doorways
More tips on adapting the home environment to suit the changing needs of the elderly or people with disability. Doorway modifications need to provide adequate width and circulation of both […]
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More Home Modification Solutions
Another room in the house that requires practical design modifications is the laundry. While these can be varied for different needs for people with disability one of the major considerations is […]
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More Tips on Home Modifications
The kitchen is the hub of the home with safety and usability paramount. In considering any home modification it should be designed to accommodate suitable clearances between kitchen work areas […]
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Home Modifications for Entries
A safe pathway is essential for easy entry into the home. Depending on topography, entries into existing homes can be difficult to manager. However with the installation of ramps and […]
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Take a lift up the stairs
For a number of reasons, from health issues, age or injury, stairs can present a problem for people who find it difficult or impossible to climb stairs safely or comfortably. Installing a stairlift […]