Accessible Bathroom Fixtures: Form and Function
Accessible Bathroom Fixtures: Form and Function - Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home Kohler rep Phil Boggs joined Bob for the installation of the Kohler Invitation vitreous china lavatory. The Invitation model features attractive residential ... [... more]
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Accessible Shower
For the Roxbury handicapped accessible unit, the crew selected a wheelchair shower from Kohler's Freewill line. The shower's generous dimensions, grab bars, slip-resistant surface and the absence of a threshold provide accessibility compliant ... [... more]
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Accessible Solutions: Bath and Toilet Room Plans and ...
Daily hygiene is critical to the health and well-being of wheelchair users. Accessible bathroom design is therefore a critical component of a residential project. Bathrooms should ideally reflect the precise needs and preferences of individual ... [... more]
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Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Fixtures
Accessible Solutions: Bathroom Fixtures - Bathroom fixtures can pose unique accessibility hurdles. Bath and toilet rooms may include toilets, sinks, tub/shower units, bathtubs, and stall showers. Any of these fixtures can be installed in a manner ... [... more]
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Asbestos In Your Home
Asbestos In Your Home - Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you sta Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a ... [... more]
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A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms
A Panelized Home: Blissful Bathrooms - In 1742 when Thomas Gray wrote ...where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise, he couldn't have been referr In 1742 when Thomas Gray wrote "...where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise," he ... [... more]
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Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners - Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, dep Are you looking for ways to protect your home from flooding? There are many things you can do, ... [... more]
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Home Maintenance Checklist - Here's a simple bi-annual Top to Bottom checklist to keep your home in shape year round. Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. Check roof and around vents, ... [... more]
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EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Water Heating - Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14 Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about ... [... more]
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What is Asbestos?
What is Asbestos? - Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the Envi Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this ... [... more]
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Choosing a Water Heater
Choosing a Water Heater - The first step in choosing a water heater is to determine the appropriate fuel type. Natural gas, oil, and propane water hea The first step in choosing a water heater is to determine the appropriate fuel type. Natural ... [... more]
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Choosing a Bathtub
Choosing a Bathtub - Bathtubs can be built-in or free-standing, shower combinations, soaking tubs, or tubs for two. The right material, shape, length, Bathtubs can be built-in or free-standing, shower combinations, soaking tubs, or tubs for two. ... [... more]
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