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The Havenside blog is where you can find helpful, practical information about home improvements and modifications.
Aging-in-Place Home Modifications
For most older homeowners, there's no place like home. The comfort, familiarity and memories that our homes provide are invaluable. As we age, however, our abilities and needs change and impact our living environments. That's where the concept of “aging in place”...
Benefits of Universal Home Design
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in a home that grows with you, adapting to your changing needs and life circumstances, then universal home design may be the answer you’re looking for. What exactly is universal home design? What benefits can...
Will Medicare Pay for Bathroom Modifications?
As our loved ones age, their need for a safe and accessible home environment increases. One of the most important areas in the home that most often requires modifications is the bathroom. Bathroom modifications can significantly enhance safety and accessibility for...
A Guide to Stair Lifts
Stair lifts are a game-changer for those with mobility issues, providing autonomy, comfort, and safety at home. In this blog post, we’ll give you an in-depth understanding of stair lifts, their types, installation, maintenance, cost, and financing options. What Is a...
An Aging in Place Checklist
Aging in place refers to the desire and ability of older adults to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. This concept has fast-growing popularity among older homeowners who prefer the comfort and familiarity of their homes over moving to a...
How Home Mobility Solutions Make Your House Safer
Safety and security should be a top priority for every homeowner — especially in homes with older adults or residents with mobility issues. One area that often gets overlooked is accessibility. Can all the occupants move throughout the home without obstacles or...
How to Create a Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen
Every person deserves to enjoy every part of their home — especially the kitchen — regardless of their physical ability. For wheelchair users, this may mean making some modifications to ensure the kitchen is accessible, functional and safe. In this blog post,...
Does Medicare Cover Stairlifts?
For many homeowners, stairlifts provide an essential means of maintaining mobility and independence within their own homes. However, as practical and beneficial as these devices are, they can also be quite costly. Does Medicare cover stairlifts? Let's take a...
How to Remodel Your Home for Aging In Place
The golden years should be a time of comfort and relaxation, and for many people, there's no place more comfortable than their own home. This is where the concept of "aging in place" comes into play. Aging in place refers to the ability to live in their home...
Homeowner’s Guide to Metal Ramps
When you or someone you love has mobility limitations, your home should be a safe and accessible place for day-to-day living. Yet many homes — both old and new — often lack the features necessary for functional independence. Wheelchair ramps — and metal ramps...
Guide to Shower Grab Bar Placement
Shower grab bars are essential bathroom safety features that provide support, stability, and accessibility for people of all ages and abilities. They’re the number-one recommended home modification for preventing slips, falls, and serious injuries in the...
Homeowner’s Guide to Portable Ramps
If you or someone you love struggles with navigating stairs, doorways, or other uneven floors, it’s crucial that all the pathways and entryways throughout your home provide a stable, level walking surface. Portable ramps are an ideal solution for improving...