Sunday 15 January 2012

Key Features of Stair Lifts


The innovation that stair lifts have seen in recent times is worth taking notice. Coming up on the stair lifts front are the outdoor stair lifts and those with improved resilience to aid in the mobility of users of such contraptions. But would all these be appreciated? One question which remains unanswered is the availability of such aids which alleviates care takers of physically disabled or seniors.

The problems that I have faced as a geriatric nurse were greatly reduced with the devices that I recently discovered on a rather under-appreciated website called californiahomeelevator.com. What the stair lifts did for my wards is a great story in itself and I hope will mould the psyche of fellow nurses around the globe, but most importantly what I want to shed light on is the particular ease of use of these devices.

The Engineering Part

Not necessarily have I received an engineering degree to evaluate the intricacies which raise the simple stair lifts from those which were so helpful in my case. But that does not disqualify me to appreciate the simple science which was applied in these front runners in stair lift industry.

The interesting process which unfolds as stair lifts hoist the person from the base level to where the person wants to reach is quite engrossing. It is said that ‘the devil is in the detail’, stair lifts are so simple that the details are easy enough for an everyday care-taker to figure out.


The Humane Part

Insincere efforts by other stair lifts manufacture fail to help; they instead impose annoying trifles which restrict the freedom of movement in many cases.

The growing pressure for better products and adherence to ethical codes of manufacturing laid down by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has led to pioneers such as the website I mentioned a little earlier to come out with stair lifts which have raised the bar and made sure that physically disabled people get better mobility.

Ever since the design of the primitive stair lifts used by monarch King Henry VIII was improved by C.C Crispen, several thousands have benefited from it. More modern users have a set of expectations which required further development and I have seen that in the products being sold by http://www.californiahomeelevator.com/

Thursday 12 January 2012

Role of Home Elevator in Home Décor


Inside out restructuring required during the installation of home elevators in existing buildings often times spoil the elegance of the architecture. We will take a look at the role of a home elevator with regards to home decor.

®    The Exteriors
The designs of an architect are all doused down the drain after the installation of a home elevator. The necessity of an elevator begs to be favored instead of the structural beauty of the house. However, with proper consultation, home elevators can redefine the exteriors of any multi-storied building. 

Uniformity across the different parts of the building will ensure that a new elevator does not seem out of place and fits well into the scheme of things.

®    The Interiors
This is the toughest part of the trail to a beautiful home elevator. Getting the exteriors right does not crave as much attention as the interiors. Take into account the presence of children, pets and guests. It is particularly painful to see your fluffy carpet being ripped apart or soiled by your pets. 

Interior decorators will do justice to the looks and ensure that the accessories used will bear the traffic without issues. Never let the designer take his approach without consulting you first. Let your preferences be known and ask how he plans o add to that and make the interiors to your liking. 

How can one think of beautifying interiors and not mention lighting? Appropriate lighting is necessary for illumination, nonetheless your home elevator deserves much more than just light.  

Take a strong stand against the use of hazardous materials such as chandeliers, glass, inflammable paints, carpets or curtains. These will definitely make your elevator look pretty but imagine the damage it can cause in the event of an unpleasant incidence.

Decorating the home elevator is much less of a headache than installing it and you might want to lower your vigilance for a while only to find that everything looks just as you dreaded!