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October 11, 2009 by admin  
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Is safety an issue in the bathroom?  Consider installing grab bars.  They can be beneficial in the tub/shower as well as on the wall next to the  commode.   They come in all shapes and sizes.  Check out these sites to see more types of grab bars.

Knobsandhardware.com, Sugar Hill Building & Design, LLC, Disability warehouse

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  • Geneen

    Great info. Are grab bars expensive? Are they easy to install?

  • Admin

    Hi Geneen,
    Thanks for your comment. Prices for grab bars can vary depending on the make and style. They can start at $40 and go up to to $100 and higher. When installing grab bars, its important to make sure they are properly installed because if not, they will not be able to support your weight and may result in you falling.

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  • http://SHBDremodel.com Mike Finke

    Thanks for linking to our website.

    We do a fair number of grab bars for our clients. I stress that they’re one of the first accommodations that people should consider as they are relatively inexpensive and the return on investment is incalculable in terms of accident prevention. Grab bars are a good first project to do to test out a contractor for further, more involved, accommodations to your home.

    As far as installation, we are asked to fix a few bars every year that have failed or loosened with time, but I’m convinced that there is a more insidious common error made with grab bar installation — that is putting them in the wrong place because the installer thinks they must be lagged into blocking. What a shame if you were to slip coming out of the bathtub, reach for your grab bar and miss it by three inches because that’s where the closest stud was.

    I would recommend using an installer who is able to assess your needs and who is knowledgeable enough to securely attach your grab bars wherever you need them.

    Thanks again.

    Mike Finke
    Owner, Sugar Hill Building & Design, LLC

  • admin

    Hi,
    Thanks for your comments and recommendations. It is very important to use a knowledgeable installer. You have a great site.

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  • admin

    Thanks for your comments. The use of grab bars are very important in preventing falls. Check out more of our tips and tools. Feel free to share your own as well.

  • http://www.greatgrabz.com/ Abbie Sladick

    Great Grabz makes Grab Bars that can be used as towel bars and toilet paper holders. See products at http://www.greatgrabz.com.

  • agingsuite

    Thanks for your comments. People are looking for grab bars to put in their homes that don't look like they are from a hospital.

  • agingsuite

    Thanks for your comments. People are looking for grab bars to put in their homes that don't look like they are from a hospital.

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