Houston Home Maintenance Tips

Home Remodeling Solutions for Seniors

As people age, many find that their homes no longer suit their everyday safety and comfort needs. Wheelchairs and walkers can be difficult to maneuver down narrow hallways. Cabinets can become tough to reach. Getting in and out of a shower or bathtub can become a daunting task. At John Moore Services, we understand the challenges faced by senior homeowners and aim to make their lives more comfortable and convenient.

Everyday Kitchen Safety for Seniors

One of the most important rooms to remodel for senior citizens is not surprisingly one of the most often used rooms in the house: the kitchen. The home remodeling professionals at John Moore Services can provide a number of tweaks to improve the safety and usability of your kitchen.

We are able to adjust the height of kitchen cabinets, counters, desks, and other built-in features, so they become easier to reach. Microwaves and ovens can be placed so that no stooping or reaching is required in order to get hot food in or out of them.

Lighting is also an important consideration when designing a senior-friendly kitchen. As our vision often gets worse with age, adequate lighting in the kitchen is paramount to keeping seniors safe. Properly placed lighting with the correct wattage can make all the difference in world - as well as add to the room's ambiance!

Other home improvements for seniors include:

• Improved lighting in hallways, on porches, and other typically under-lit areas to prevent slips and falls
• Replacing old, damaged flooring with secure carpeting and hard flooring solutions to prevent slips
• Adding wall handles and built-in shower seats for bathtub safety
• Installing easier-to-reach front door peep holes
• Installing programmable thermostats
• Updating sink faucets and light switches with hardware that is both easy to read and to use