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Category: Senior Safety

Basement Bars For Seniors

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| Senior Home Aids, Senior Safety

As house prices in Toronto rise and more and more seniors are living with their children, a common thing I see is the setting up of small apartments or living quarters for seniors in the basement. Often it includes a small bathroom, living room/bedroom and even a small kitchen. I think it’s a great idea […]

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Double Railings For Seniors

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| Outside Aids, Senior Home Aids, Senior Safety

Double handrails result in fewer slips and falls for seniors.

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Small Bathroom Grab Bars

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| Bathroom Safety, Senior Safety

In a small bathroom, the user often finds it difficult to find strong support for moving in and out of the shower and toilet area. In such circumstances, I like to use a lot of shorter bars and in particular, vertical grab bars in and around the shower area. The two photos below show a […]

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Anti Slip Starters For Seniors

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| Outside Aids, Senior Safety

Just finished this work at a house where someone is having their grandmother move in with them and wanted to make the outside as safe as possible. On these older homes, there can be lots of issues including lack of railings, concrete steps, uneven walkways, etc. There’s lot you can do but that should not […]

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Grab Bar Beside Step

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| Senior Home Aids, Senior Safety

In older homes (or in this case a condo), there is often a step up or down when moving from one room to another. Usually because of additions or transitions to different parts of the house. When we’re younger, we don’t even think of these (except when we trip over them!), but as we age, […]

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Combination Door Looks for Safety

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| Bathroom Safety, Senior Safety

These combination door locks can be used for people with dementia who tend to stray away from the home; or, in this case, I installed one on the linen closet because the client stored all the medicines, etc. in there and this ensured that the person with dementia did not have access. Simple combination code […]

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Safe Shower Room

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| Bathroom Safety, Senior Home Aids, Senior Safety

If you have a shower stall or more enclosed space, it is still very important to set it up properly to avoid slips or falls. Here’s one we worked on where we added a grab bar behind the shower chair (to allow the person to stand sometimes while showering); a vertical bar to allow them […]

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Outside steps – Safety first!

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| Senior Home Aids, Senior Safety

A common place for slips and falls are the outside steps for a lot of older houses. As people live in their houses for a long time, they tend to add and change things to the front, often making it more complex for someone to exit the house. If you’re young and able, no problem. […]

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Air Conditioning For Seniors

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| Home Handyman, Senior Safety

As the world heats up, one of the greatest dangers for seniors is the heat in their apartments. Particularly for low income seniors, they often live in older apartments that do not have up to date AC. One of the easiest fixes to ensure greater comfort and to avoid heat issues is to install a […]

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Outdoor Railing

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| Senior Safety

On many of the homes built in the 60’s era, there is a simple concrete step to the back yard. Often these steps are a little wobbly and even if not, they rarely have a railing because it is just a step or two. We installed these railings from Home Depot because the customer requested […]

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Customer Comments

Wow, it looks so safe!

Wow, it looks so safe compared to what we were dealing with before! Thank you very much for all your hard work, Tim. Very much appreciated. It looks great (saw it yesterday) and my dad was saying how friendly you are and willing to accommodate his requests.
Oded

You are truly a God!

Double handrails into the basement to make laundry a lot easier and safer!

Thank you!  My Mom really likes the handrails.

Susan R.

I Like Everything!

Moen faucet installation for condo bathroom vanity.

I’m happy with the clean curtains, the faucet, and the clothes rack. Thank you :-)!!

Michelin

It’s still dry! Thank you!

It’s still dry! Tim replaced my kitchen faucet and adjusted my backyard light. He was fast, efficient, courteous and enjoyable company while he tinkered under the kitchen sink. I would recommend his services to anyone needing household repairs, large or small.

Kelley Aitkin

It’s great to have a reliable handyman like Tim!

When I have “house” issues, I call Tim first to see what he thinks. He very calmly goes over the problem I’m having and then we discuss whether it’s urgent or something that can wait until I have other repairs to make. HSS has done a lot of jobs around my home, inside and out, always to my complete satisfaction. It’s great to have a reliable handyman like Tim!

Cindy R.

Honest, organized and punctual.

We installed several black and white GFCI outlets for this customer as well as fixed doors, kickplates, holes in wall, etc.

It was a delight to work with Tim. Very honest, organized and punctual and he went the extra mile to get the jobs done properly!  Would recommend him to all my family, friends and clients!

Vishal M.

Tips, Fixes & Useful Information

Recent Posts

  • Basement Railings With Bend
  • Plumbing Tips On Taps and Toilets
  • Improve Bathroom Space For Walkers
  • Basement Bars For Seniors
  • Double Railings For Seniors
  • Small Bathroom Grab Bars
  • Anti Slip Starters For Seniors
  • Grab Bar Beside Step
  • Combination Door Looks for Safety
  • Safe Shower Room

Contact Information

To contact Tim Rudkins or for information about any of our services, we can be reached at:

Phone/Text: 647-221-9706

Email:  info@HSSToronto.com or Tim@HSSToronto.com

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