C. W. Tilley
Since 1970 - Williamsport Pa - 570-220-5031
Updating Your House for Old Age
Have your washer and dryer installed on the ground floor of the house so that you will no longer have to navigate the stairs to do the laundry in the basement.
Have grab bars installed in the shower to prevent slipping, which is one of the most common home alterations for older homeowners, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
89 percent of people over age 50 wish to remain in their own homes indefinitely, AARP found. But sometimes seniors need to make minor remodels so they can stay in their home longer.
The most common (and affordable) remodels for older homeowners are:
* Installing grab bars in bathrooms and showers
* Replacing door and faucet handles with easy-to-grasp levers
* Creating no-step doors and entryways
* Adding seated work areas in the kitchen
* Improving lighting and creating color contrast
Source: National Association of Home Builders, 2008