Thinking of installing an elevator in your home or business? Wondering if it will add any value? The short answer is, they do. That’s why you shouldn’t view them strictly as an added home improvement expense but also as a strategic investment in your property, yielding you long-term financial returns. When looking at the real… Read more »
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Using Health Insurance to Plan For a Home Elevator
If you’ve been toying with the idea of installing an elevator in your home, you may have been put off by how expensive you assume it will be. But did you know that if you’re installing the elevator for health reasons (i.e., decreased mobility, physical disability, etc.), you may be able to ask your health… Read more »
Stair Lifts
Stair lifts, or stair chairs as they are often referred to, can be a preferred option for senior homeowners who don’t want to invest in a traditional elevator. Here’s why: Stair Lifts Are Easy to Operate Most seniors can easily operate stair lifts by sitting on the seat, strapping on the seatbelt, and pressing the… Read more »
Top Home Elevator Misconceptions
What’s holding you back from installing an elevator in your home? Is it the stigma that you must be rich to have one? Or is it because you think it would just cost too much money? Do you think the home improvement process would be too invasive and disruptive to your family’s life? While they’re… Read more »
How a Stair Chair Can Benefit You
For many seniors, stairs are difficult to navigate without some help due to limited mobility, lack of stability, poor balance control, and weak muscles. As a result, going up and down stairs at home can become difficult or impossible. Rather than consider downsizing to an assisted living facility or a single-level home, why not consider… Read more »
How to Determine Elevator Location
If you’re in the process of constructing or renovating your home and plan to install a residential elevator, one of the first things you should think about is the location of your elevator. Your contractor or architect can help you determine the best location that will ensure structural integrity as well as work within the… Read more »
The Role of An Elevator in Aging at Home
More seniors than ever are opting to stay in their homes rather than downsize or go into assisted living. In fact, the AARP says that 77 percent of adults over 50 wish to remain in their homes for the long haul so they can age in place. Aging in place essentially means you want to… Read more »
Maintaining Your Elevator (Commercially and Residentially)
If you own or manage a commercial or residential elevator, you know the importance of regular maintenance. Not only does this ensure the long-lasting performance of your elevator, it ensures safe operation. While some maintenance tasks are the same between residential and commercial elevators, some differ. Let’s take a look at the maintenance chores you… Read more »
Residential vs. Commercial Elevators
There are two types of elevators: residential and commercial. Designed for use in homes, residential elevators will be smaller and less complex than those for commercial buildings, which often have to accommodate higher weight limits and require multiple shafts. There are some similarities between the two, as well as some differences. Residential Elevators Residential elevators… Read more »
5 Common and 5 Not So Common Uses for Dumbwaiters
Dumbwaiters can be a valuable addition to any home, store or commercial kitchen. This important invention was designed to safely and efficiently move objects such as trays of food up and down the stairs. While a dumbwaiter can be used to transport things like food or luggage, it can also be used for more uncommon… Read more »