Ring the changes this spring
AS MARCH approaches and hints of the warmer weather ahead appear, it’s a time for spring cleaning, decluttering and declaring ‘out with the old and in with the new’.
For anyone who wants to give their home a facelift, perhaps by introducing some mobility friendly changes, this is a much more congenial time to start planning the work.
While the weather was cold, everyone wanted to keep their doors and windows firmly shut. But once warmer weather filters through, the idea of a pair of installers traipsing in and out need no longer fill us with the shivers.
FORTUNATELY, the installation of a walk-in bath or shower is carefully planned by a specialist bathing company.
So all the parts should be available, meaning work can often be done in just a day or so, with no hold-ups. What’s more, an easy-access shower will often come as a ‘pod’ kit — which includes everything from ready-made tile-effect walls, to slip-resistant flooring.
The pod can be fitted into the footprint of the old bath, without any of the usual mess, bother and delays of tiling. Before you know it, the job’s done. And you are the proud owner of a stylish shower that will help you to stay safe while bathing, while being an asset you’ll want to show off to friends.
A NEW LEASE OF LIFE
WITH a fresh start in mind, this spring might be the right time to address problems on the stairs. As house prices continue to rise, many people are staying put in their homes instead of downsizing.
But mobility issues can create stress, especially if you have to rely on others to get you from upstairs to the kitchen in the morning, or when making your way to the bedroom in the evening.
Buying a stairlift often brings a new lease of life, re-energising users. So rather than dreading any jobs that need them to climb the stairs, they can get on with those tasks without worry, and still have energy to spare to enjoy a little gardening, or play with the grandchildren.
Install one before you are really struggling and use it when you are tired or having a bad day. With the right solutions at home, it’s possible to stay mobile and independent, while putting others’ minds at rest.