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Tag: senior house safety

Basement Railings With Bend

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This is a nice example of the use of Promenaid railings useful little turns. In this case, I used a 15 degree and a 30 degree turn to have the new railing bend around the change in the wall width. The result is a solid railing, all the way along, at a fraction of the […]

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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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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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Non Slip Shower & Bath Strips

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| Senior Safety

These are one of the simplest yet most effective shower or bath safety products out there. Many different providers and looks and what is best is that they can be both safe and attractive! We don’t focus on one particular brand but instead select something that fits your situation. We then prepare the tub or […]

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Improve Accessibility and Visitability with Threshold Ramps

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| Senior Home Aids

Accessibility is the ability of the person in the household to move about (e.g. through doorways, down stairs) or do daily household chores (e.g. make dinner, do laundry). Visitability is achieved when someone is visiting your home and through some modifications or just forward thinking, they have no problems accessing certain rooms (e.g. bathroom) or […]

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Fall Prevention Tips

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| Help For Caregivers
Senior balance exercises

Falls are the number one issue with most older adults. Not because of the fall itself, but from all the various complications that result from falls. A big part of our work at HSS Toronto is involved with preventing falls through a number of interventions. Here’s a quick list of possible things to consider if […]

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Bed Risers for Added Security and Comfort

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| Senior Home Aids

It’s the little things that can make continued living at home both safe and more comfortable for seniors and bed risers (or any other device that elevate beds, chairs, etc.) can be a great addition. There’s lots of these on the market and they are both affordable and easy to install – simply place them […]

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Better Lighting Reduces Falls

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| Senior Home Aids

A well lit room, hallways or front step can be a big factor in reducing the risk of falls. Being able to see clearly allows a senior to keep their balance and avoid problem areas. As people and their homes age, lighting often remains the same and the result can be a dark, unsteady area, […]

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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

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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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