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Exterior Handrail Systems: 17 Design Ideas for Outdoor Handrails

Handrails sometimes go unnoticed. They’re one of those things that you may not realize how much they’re needed and how often you use them until they aren’t available. But when they’re absent, that absence is fully felt as your hand reaches in vain for the support that isn’t there. That’s why exterior handrails are so […]

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Selecting the Right Handrails for Seniors

Continuing to live in the most comfortable environment is essential to happiness as people age, and for many, this means staying in the home that they love, known as aging-in-place. Aging-in-place means that seniors are able to live comfortably and safely in their own home as they grow older while maintaining as much autonomy as […]

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Achieving a Modern Look with Sleek, Durable Handrail Designs

Handrails used to be intended to prevent people from falling off of balconies, stairs or decks, but the modern handrail has seen an upgrade not only in functionality, but also in style and necessity. Decorative wooden and wrought iron handrails, while beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, are not good at preventing falls when navigating up or […]

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Wall Mounted Handrails: Considerations and Design Ideas

Navigating stairways is something that people do everyday, but  most never give a thought to the handrails that support them as they climb or descend the stairs or travel up or down ramps. Without handrails, stability decreases and the likelihood of a fall increases, especially in the case of the elderly, small children, and those […]

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Grab Bar Placement: The 5 Best Places to Install Grab Bars in Your Home

What are Grab Bars? A grab bar is essentially a short piece of a handrail that can be installed anywhere that additional support and safety is necessary. They are designed for smaller areas where maintaining balance may be difficult, leading to the potential for stumbles or falls.  Many grab bars aren’t able to fit into […]

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6 Reasons Why You Should Use LED Handrail Lighting

Stairs and ramps are places where falls and stumbles commonly occur. To combat this danger, installing custom continuous handrails with a round profile is an excellent solution that increases stability and prevents falls. But that’s not all you can do. Lighted handrails take safety and peace of mind to the next level, enabling you to […]

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9 Things to Look For In a Shower Grab Bar

Shower grab bars provide added safety and stability to a slippery environment. When deciding which grab bar to install as a shower safety bar, it’s important to consider a variety of factors. From providing adequate support to ensuring that the design is rust- resistant, these 9 things to look for in a shower grab bar […]

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