Planning Home Improvements for Aging in Place

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Oct 7, 2026 | Accessible and Multigenerational Homes

Goals of Aging in Place Remodeling Aging in place remodeling helps people stay in their homes safely as mobility, balance or vision changes. Common changes include a step free entry, a main floor bedroom and bathroom, better lighting, grab bar support and easier to...

Accessible Home Design Compared With ADA Requirements

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Sep 21, 2026 | Accessible and Multigenerational Homes

Do Residential ADA Requirements Apply to Homes Many homeowners assume the Americans with Disabilities Act sets rules for their remodel. In most cases, residential ADA requirements do not govern a private single family home. ADA.gov explains that the law’s...

Planning a Bathroom Around Wheelchair or Walker Use

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Sep 5, 2026 | Accessible and Multigenerational Homes

Starting an Accessible Bathroom Layout A bathroom that works for a wheelchair or walker needs open floor space for turning, a shower without a tall curb, fixtures within reach and walls ready for grab bars. An accessible bathroom layout starts with the person who will...

Planning Support for Grab Bars Before Bathroom Walls Close

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Aug 20, 2026 | Accessible and Multigenerational Homes

Why Bathroom Grab Bar Planning Starts Early Grab bars only help if they stay anchored when someone pulls hard on them. Bathroom grab bar planning means installing solid wood blocking or backing inside walls while the studs are exposed, so bars can mount securely now...

Making Home Entrances Easier to Use

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Aug 4, 2026 | Accessible and Multigenerational Homes

Creating an Accessible Home Entry Steps at the front door can stop a wheelchair, challenge a walker user and make carrying groceries harder for everyone. An accessible home entry removes or reduces those steps with a ramp, a regraded path or a lifted landing, then...

Adapting a Kitchen for Easier Reach and Everyday Tasks

by SacramentoRemodels.com | Jul 19, 2026 | Accessible and Multigenerational Homes

Goals of Accessible Kitchen Design An accessible kitchen lets people cook, clean and store food without straining to reach high shelves, bending to low cabinets or maneuvering around tight corners. Accessible kitchen design focuses on counter heights, storage within...