Bathrooms
Anti-Scald Devices
Water burns can happen to anyone. AARP and offers information about anti-scald devices for the shower, tub and sink.
Bathroom Checklist
From showers to sinks to bathtubs, here’s a checklist to help you see how your bathroom design will measure up to your family’s changing needs.
Bathroom Telephones
A bathroom telephone can be a necessity. AARP explains why and what kind of phone to get.
Bathtubs
The right bathtub makes bathing much easier, whether you’re young or old. Tips from AARP on selecting a new tub that’s easy to use and on making your old tub safer.
Grab Bars
In addition to the safety that grab bars provide, they now come in enough colors to satisfy our bathroom décor. AARP describes the how to select and install grab bars.
Hand-Held Showers
Shower heads don’t need to be six feet up the wall. Hand-held showers meet the needs of the whole family
Pocket Doors
Pocket doors ease entry into rooms and expand usable space. Here’s how they work and what to look for when buying one.
Showers
Trading in a tub for a walk-in shower is easier than you think. AARP gives you some tips to select and equip a ready-to-install shower unit and fixtures.
Sinks and Vanities
Is your bathroom sink convenient for everyone in the family? Tips for selecting a sink or vanity that every family member will find easy to use.
Toilets
When your knees get creaky or you sprain your back, using the toilet can be a challenge. There are toilets, modifications, and devices that can make it easier.
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