By Gene And Katie Hamilton
Sometimes getting around the house can be difficult but you can be assured of safe footing if there’s something you can hold onto. That’s the location for an aid like a railing or grab bar on a wall or on a staircase where you may need help.
Learn what's involved in the projects and compare the cost of doing it yourself with hiring a contractor to install these helpful and necessary aids.
Inside Your Home
REPLACE A STAIR RAILING ON A LANDING
INSTALL A HAND RAIL ON A WALL
INSTALL A GRAB BAR
INSTALL A SHELF GRAB BAR
Outside Your Home
REPLACE A DECK RAILING
INSTALL AN IRON RAILING
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