Update your home inexpensively to resolve common issues.

A major remodel is not necessary to make your home safer and more comfortable.

Not everyone can afford (or wants to put up with) a major home remodel. However there are a variety of affordable ways to upgrade and improve the comfort and safety of your home. As more and more baby boomers enter their senior years, the number of products and solutions are increasing rapidly. Unlike most contractors, In Your Home is happy to employ cost efficient, relatively simple solutions to minimize common risk factors.

We provide affordable but effective solutions to general livability issues.

From fire alarms that can be silenced with your TV remote (no more banging it with a broomstick) to anti-slip treatments to temporary wheelchair ramps, these simple modifications make your life safer and more enjoyable. And when thoughtfully done, they won't make your home look like an institution.

• Bathroom upgrade. Hygiene becomes more important but more difficult as we age. Your bathroom can be easily updated to recognize this fact. Moveable shower heads, personal hygiene systems for your toilet, warming lights and yes, even grab bars are wise modifications that will help you continue to be safe and independent in the bathroom.
  
• Mobility. General circulation through the house is important. Slippery surfaces and bunching rugs can be modified to avoid fall hazards. And, if your home has stairs, it is critical to think ahead and install a second handrail and proper surfaces. And if needed, we can build a ramp or accessible entrance, install a high quality, removable aluminum ramp or arrange for the installation of a lift.
  
• Fire safety. Fire prevention technology has improved greatly over
  the past 10 years—and be advised that new residential codes require
  the updating of fire alarms before you sell or rent property. Since fires
  are one of the more common and frightening hazards for senior homeowners, we use readily available but state of the art technology to bring your home up to date.
  
• Lighting. One of the most common problems facing seniors is declining vision. Poor lighting can not only make everyday tasks more difficult, it can increase the risk of accident or injury. We can modify the lighting in your home to provide even, glare-free lighting, automate critical areas for illumination and ensure reliability.
  
• Kitchen accessibility. Still love to cook, but having trouble bending and reaching like you used to? There are many ways to retrofit your existing cabinets that will allow you to banish the step stool. Add intelligently designed kitchen appliances and some worthwhile gadgets and you can enjoy cooking like you used to while ensuring you stay safe.
• Caregiver Support. Caring for a loved one?  We can provide a range of modifications and technology to help you ensure that they stay safe and secure. From creating "safe zones" for Alzheimer sufferers, providing better bathing solutions to installing anti wander or fall alert systems, we can make the tough role of caregiving a little bit easier.

Customized solutions.

Talk to us about situations in your home that concern you—we will propose a range of solutions tailored to your needs and expectations.

Call today to find out how we can make things safer and more comfortable.
In Your Home, 503-443-2424.

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