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Safety, Lighting and Storage

Checklist for Safety, Lighting and Storage
This checklist on home lighting, safety and storage helps you decide on universal design changes that can make your home accessible and safer to use.

Closets
Finding and reaching things in your closet doesn't need to be a problem ifit has universal design features. AARP offers tips on how to tame the chaos in your storage spaces.

Electrical Outlets
Tips to help homeowners make changes that will increase the safety and convenience of using electrical appliances.

Laundry Rooms
No need to do laundry in the basement. A universal design idea for your home -- move the washing machine and dryer upstairs.

Lighting
The older we get, the more important home lighting becomes. Here are some tips to help improve the lighting in your home.

Smoke Detectors
Having a smoke detector can save your life. Tips from AARP to help you select one for your home.

 

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