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5 Reasons Why You Should Be Looking at Accessibility Equipment Now

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  5 Reasons Why You Should Be Looking at  Accessibility Equipment Now Planning for the future, and making moves to stay longer in the home you love, will easily become the best decision you have ever made. People in Rochester, Syracuse, and Buffalo, New York are all learning what a prudent choice it is to learn about Accessibility equipment now. Stair Lifts, Residential Elevators, Wheelchair Lifts, and Ramps are just a few examples of this kind of tax exempt equipment that you could be adding. The reasons to do this kind of research now are endless. In the words of Maya Angelou, you would be " Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst, and unsurprised by anything in between."   We have narrowed it down to the 5 most popular/important reasons. 1. Lessening Financial Responsibility Preparing your home for accessibility now will give you a better chance to look for financing options, or saving money to pay for the project fully before your retirement age. This lessens the res

DIY Stair Lifts?

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  Can Anyone Install a Stair Lift? Considering adding a Stair lift to your home is not an easy decision. Sometimes looking on Facebook Marketplace, Craigs List, or asking around the neighborhood of Rochester, NY ,all seem like cost effective options.   As with anything, doing things yourself comes with it's own risk. Not having your stairlift removed or re-installed by a professional can be dangerous. Here are some things to consider from our educated staff at Access Lifts and Ramps: Safety - The Stair Lift could come off of the stairway at a bad time, further injuring the user.  Did the old owner care for it as reccommended? Are all of the pieces needed included to make it operate correctly? Service - There are not many companies that will service a stairlift that has been installed by the home owner or a relative. Liabilities run high when companies attempt to repair stair lifts that are not cared for, or installed professionally.  Warranty - Used units that are purchased from