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Electrical Wiring the Home
Electrical Wiring the Home
Bob visits Cliff Electric, a three man team, that will performing all the "rough in" wiring in a residence. Bob Owens, the ...
Handicapped Accessible Ramp
Handicapped Accessible Ramp
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home
Handicapped Accessible Thermostat Installation
Handicapped Accessible Thermostat Installation
Electrician Brad Owens installs an accessible Honeywell thermostat with Bob. Termed an "Easy Read" thermostat, the device has ...
Home Accessibilty Checklist
Home Accessibilty Checklist
Do you know how to modify your home to continue to live independently? AARP's Long-Term Care and Independent Living Program ...
Home Elevator Installation
Home Elevator Installation
Bob meets Mike Vogt from Access Industries in Kansas and some carpenters from the Whitaker Company who are installing a ...
Installing a Bathroom Grab Rail
Installing a Bathroom Grab Rail
Bob and Ryley put the finishing touches on in the bathroom. They install a grab bar to help a person in a wheelchair to ...
Installing Bathroom Hardware
Installing Bathroom Hardware
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home
Installing Handicapped Accessible Door Hardware
Installing Handicapped Accessible Door Hardware
Bob meets with Ryley and installs a Schlage interior lever lockset for the accessibility house, because lever locks are easier ...
Installing the Blocking
Installing the Blocking
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home
Kitchen Future
Kitchen Future
If you are like most of us and not getting any younger, consider adding features to your kitchen that will ease the transition ...
Lever Locksets
Lever Locksets
Lever locksets are a great feature for your home, especially when accessibility is an issue. Lever locksets are easy to ...
Lever Section Lock Set
Lever Section Lock Set
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home
Make It Accessible
Make It Accessible
Here are some ideas for designing your home to be accessible to someone with a disability. In the bathroom, tilting mirrors, ...
Making the Home Handicapped Accessible
Making the Home Handicapped Accessible
Bob takes a tour with the architect for the Roxbury project, Fernando Domenech, to understand the difference between ...
New Products and Trends in Universal Design
New Products and Trends in Universal Design
Universal design incorporates features that accommodate homeowners who want to age in place. Today’s trends and new products ...
Playground Construction, Part Three
Playground Construction, Part Three
Bob makes his third visit to the playground in Columbus, Ohio. Bob tours the nearly complete project and discusses the various ...
Pocket Door Solutions
Pocket Door Solutions
Pocket doors are easy to install for a quick, neat solution to space savings and accessibility.
Progress Report on the North Addition
Progress Report on the North Addition
Bob Ryley and Sam Daniel continue their progress report with the north addition of the governor's mansion.
Reviewing the Landscape Design
Reviewing the Landscape Design
Bob discusses landscape of the governor's mansion with contractor Sam Daniel.
Safety Gates
Safety Gates
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com. If you’re a parent, one of your many important jobs is making your home safe for ...
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