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Outdoor Lifts: Options for Your Home

June 25, 2024 by Arrow Lift

A home deck with an outdoor vertical platform lift attached allows ground-level handicap-accessible access to the backyard.

Homes are more than just a place to lay our head at night. They’re gateways to the world around us. Whether you enjoy sipping coffee on your deck while soaking up the view, wandering down to the lake behind your house, or just popping out the front door for some shopping, having the freedom to come and go as you please truly makes a house a home.

Unfortunately, homes aren’t always built for those with mobility concerns, making enjoying the outdoors or moving around different levels challenging. Fortunately, outdoor lifts offer a simple solution! These helpful additions let you freely explore your home’s surroundings.

Here’s a look at the different types of outdoor lifts available and how they can transform your experience at home.

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Filed Under: Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

4 Types of Shaftless Elevators for Homes

March 14, 2024 by Arrow Lift

When you think of a shaftless elevator, what do you envision? One of the elevator lifts pictured below?

Image of an unenclosed vertical platform lift in a garage
Image of a stair lift unfolded at the base of a staircase
Image of a shaftless home elevator at the lower landing.
Image of an Incline Platform lift at base of the stairs

Maybe you picture a  chair that goes up and down the stairs, or a wheelchair platform lift in a garage or next to a porch. Or perhaps a modern through-the-floor home elevator? All of these have been called shaftless home elevators, since they are all types of elevators or lifts for homes that do not require a shaft. 

Each type of shaftless home elevator has unique features for different in-home applications. Learn more about the four types of shaftless home elevators.  

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Filed Under: Home Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

How to Make Stairs Handicap Accessible

January 3, 2024 by Arrow Lift

Two straight stairway chair lifts accommodate a set of stairs with a landing to create accessible stairs for those who need mobility assistance.

Given that mobility issues affect at least 1 in 8 adults, wondering how to make stairs handicap accessible is a common question. Thankfully, there are a variety of solutions to ensure handicap-accessible stairs are available in private homes and public buildings.  

The following five accessibility options will make it easier to move between floors.

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Filed Under: Home Elevators, LULA Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

5 Stair Lift Alternatives to Consider

September 30, 2023 by Arrow Lift

Shaftless elevator in home

If thereโ€™s anywhere we should feel safe, secure, and free to access what we need, itโ€™s our home. If you or a loved one are facing mobility challenges within your residence and are considering ways to improve accessibility, stair lifts can present an excellent solution. However, they are not the perfect fit for every circumstance. 

Fortunately, a range of stair lift alternatives achieve the same goal: convenient access to where you want to be. 

Whether you’re looking for specialized solutions for wheelchair users, ways to maintain the aesthetics of your living space, or simply want to feel confident in your decision to move forward with a stair lift, we’ve got you covered. 

You have options for making moving around your home easier, safer, and more comfortable! But before we dive into the alternatives, let’s take a moment to review the types of stair lifts available.

Already familiar with stair lifts? Skip to the Alternatives.

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Filed Under: Home Elevators, Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

5 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Aging in Place

August 11, 2023 by Arrow Lift

Image of raised garden containers with plants.

As time goes by, getting around often gets tougher, and that includes maintaining a picture-perfect garden and yard. However, you can still achieve an outdoor space with minimal effort by considering low-maintenance landscaping ideas. Beauty meets practicality!

For example, container gardens and raised garden beds are ideal if you get around by scooter, and adding a stair lift or vertical platform lift can make it easy for you to get to your garden, whether itโ€™s in your backyard or on your rooftop. 

These low-maintenance landscaping ideas help to bring a hassle-free landscape to life.

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Filed Under: Stair Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

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