Making Your Home Welcome Everyone Who Walks Through the Door
Install grab bars in bathrooms at 33-36 inches high, positioning them beside toilets and inside shower stalls where weight transfer happens most. Choose modern designs in brushed nickel or matte black that complement your existing fixtures rather than institutional chrome—accessibility features should enhance your home’s aesthetic, not compromise it.
Widen doorways to a minimum 32-inch clear opening by replacing standard hinges with offset hinges, a simple DIY modification that costs under $50 per door and accommodates wheelchairs, walkers, and anyone moving furniture. For permanent solutions, consider removing non-…
