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Tips For Reducing Bathroom Barriers

Are you considering a bathroom remodel that takes into account the special needs of an elderly, disabled or obese person? Here are some tips to create fewer obstacles in your bathroom.
1) Will it be accessible to everyone that comes into your home? Incorporating “universal design” concepts can help make your bathroom barrier-free.
2) Install reinforced backboard in the walls of your shower area for easy mounting of grab bars, even if you don’t need them yet.
3) Choose fixtures that persons with limited mobility can reach and use. Many companies now make ADA raised toilets, lever bath handles and larger pull drawers with magnet closers, as well as hand held shower heads.
4) Consider hiring a professional, such as Andys Home and Business Repair LLc. The premier handyman in St. Louis!