When you see the design of a walk in tub and the way that the door opens in the front wall, you may wonder how in the world water stays in the tub after that door is closed. Those worries that leakage may occur and increase the risk of slips and falls may hinder your…Read More

The bathroom is one of the most accident-prone areas in the house. It is very important to exhaust all means to keep it safe. This is all the more important if you have children, elderly or handicapped members in the household. But how can you keep your bathroom safe through DIY means? Here are some…Read More

If a no-lip shower sounds to you like something out of a futuristic movie, then you’re missing out on one of the simplest and possibly most elegant shower innovations that has taken many hotels the world by storm. Showers in general are very simple affairs for people. Often times, these are the often overlooked and…Read More

CUSTOM WALK IN BATHTUBS FOR SENIORS Building a Walk in bathtubs for seniors, or someone with a mobility handicap, may become a necessity as time passes. Things that seem simple, like getting in and out of a raised tub, may become impossible. But a specially designed tub that takes into account the needs of an aging adult…Read More

According to The State of Home Safety in America, a study that the Home Safety Council conducts, the leading cause of unintentional deaths caused by injuries in the home is falling. About 5.1 million injuries are caused in the home by a fall, and of those injuries, nearly 6,000 lead to someone dying. The bathroom, says…Read More

While the hidden dangers associated with your tub and shower are great, preventing tub-related accidents is mostly easy to do and can be done in an afternoon. This is the first in a series of posts about how you can safety-proof your bathroom. But you don’t have to do it alone. We can help make…Read More

While the hidden dangers associated with your bathroom are great, preventing bathroom-related accidents is mostly easy to do and can be done in an afternoon. This is the third in a series of posts about how you can safety-proof your bathroom. But you don’t have to do it alone. We can help make sure your…Read More

Studies show, and experts agree, that using water as a means to heal (called hydrotherapy) can help you get and stay healthy and address some chronic (ongoing) conditions. Hydrotherapy can include a soak in a hot tub, cold water treatment, use of an ice pack or packs, a sauna, swimming or sitting in mineral or…Read More

More than 16 million people have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is where the body does not produce enough insulin, so you have to inject yourself with insulin. Type 2 diabetes is when you may be able to control your blood glucose levels by following a special diet and exercise…Read More

Some major home improvements, which may classify as medical expenses or for a medical use, may be tax deductible. Such improvements include pools, spas, elevators, lifts, ramps, and other devices that can assist people living with a medical condition. Helpful Home Improvements According to the IRS, costs related to the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of…Read More