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Make It Easy On Yourself: Four Easy Ways To Stay In Place

1/23/2014

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It doesn't take much effort nor money to create a safer home environment.  In fact, in can start with just 4 easy-to-do ideas that each cost less than $50.... so there is no excuse.  And there is no better time to start than now.  Check out these concepts and share them with family and friends. 

1. Switch out doorknobs for lever-style handles. Doorknobs require lots of dexterity and torque to open; with levers you simply press and go. Makes sense for folks with arthritis, of course, but think about an emergency situation when everyone, including small kids, needs to exit fast: A lever handle is a safe, foolproof way to open a door.

A big plus: Levers are good-looking and can contribute to the value of your home. A standard interior passage door lever in a satin nickel finish costs about $20; you’ll pay $25 to $30 for a lockable lever set for your bath or bedroom. Replacing door hardware is an easy DIY job.

2. Replace toggle light switches with rocker-style switches. Rocker switches feature a big on/off plate that you can operate with a finger, a knuckle, or even your elbow when you’re laden with bags of groceries.

Rocker switches are sleek and good-looking, too. Ever notice how conventional toggle switches get dirt and grime embedded in them after a couple of years? No more! You’ll pay $2 for a single-pole rocker switch, up to $10 for multiple switch sets.

3. Anti-scald devices for your bathroom prevent water from reaching unsafe temps. An anti-scald shower head ($15) reduces water flow to a trickle if the water gets too hot. An anti-scald faucet device ($40) replaces your faucet aerator and also reduces hot water flow.

Anti-scald valves – also known as pressure-balancing valves – prevent changes in water pressure from creating sudden bursts of hot or cold water. An anti-scald valve ($100) installs on plumbing pipes inside your walls. If you don’t have DIY skills, you’ll pay a plumber $100 to $200 for installation.

4. Motion sensor light controls add light when you need it. They come in a variety of styles and simple technologies. Try plug-in sensors ($10 to $15). You simply stick them into existing receptacles, then plug your table or floor lamps into them. When the sensor detects motion, it turns on the light. They’re great for 2 a.m. snacking, or if your young kids are at that age when they migrate into your bed in the middle of the night. The lights turn off after about 10 minutes if no more motion is detected.

Source: www.houselogic.com


4 Comments
Donna Kirby
1/23/2014 01:40:22 pm

Great ideas... I just came upon your group's site. Seems like you have one great group and your ideas about sustainable life. I look forward to reading more. --Donna.

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James Luhrs
1/24/2014 02:39:46 am

I am fascinated by this concept of sustaining quality of life. Why hasn't any other group stepped forward to think about that. Good job.

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James Wells
1/27/2014 08:30:46 am

Your website is terrific. I really like the ideas that your group stand for. Amazing and awesome.

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Michael Thomas
1/27/2014 11:17:58 pm

Thanks to all for the compliments. DAASE is in out growth stage and we are looking forward to sharing our information, experience and expertise around staying in place.

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