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How Safe is a Stiltz Home Elevator During Power Outages
The recent landfall of Hurricane Helene has left heartbreaking scenes of devastation across southern states of the USA. As Americans stand together in offering aid, support, kindness and prayers for the many citizens who have lost loved ones; communities in four...
Can a Stiltz Home Elevator Travel Three Floors?
At Stiltz Home Elevators, one of the questions we get asked regularly is ‘can a Stiltz elevator travel three floors?’. The answer, is, yes, a Stiltz Trio Alta Home Elevator can now travel between three floors. Originally launched in 2013, the Trio Alta’s range of...
How to get Someone Upstairs Without a Stair Lift
When a family member starts finding the stairs in the home too challenging to manage due to a disability or, because they simply feel less steady on their feet as they age, thoughts may turn to a traditional mobility solution – the stair lift. Most people are familiar...
Make an Occasion Out of Independence Day
Today is an historic day for the United States of America. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress meaning complete independence from Great Britain. The United States of America was formed as an independent country and as a...
Why Summer is the Best Time of Year to Retire
Retiring is a major life transition. It is a time to reflect, take stock and decide what you want to do with the rest of your life. This is your time to do the things you enjoy and make the most out of your home. Summer is the best time to do this as the long, light...
Future-Proofing the American Dream
Owning a home has always been a huge part of the American Dream. Achieving that dream means creating a place of sanctuary and security as well as shelter. What that house looks like and how it functions is changing to accommodate how families envisage the look of...
Celebrating Earth Day 2024
Today is this year’s Earth Day. A day for the planet to take center stage and an indication to all of us to be more mindful of its longevity and health. Should further encouragement be necessary, given the ever-increasing focus on our changing planet and its weather...
International Day of Happiness: The Pursuit of Contentment in Retirement
Reflection on Life's Joys As the world commemorates the International Day of Happiness, we can take a moment to reflect on the essence of joy and contentment in our lives. In the golden years of life, it is important to take a take stop and make sure you are making...
Five Ways to Make an Occasion of Presidents’ Day
Celebrated on the third Monday of February every year, Presidents’ Day 2024 falls on February 19. This federal holiday is in the holiday calendar to honor the country’s past Presidents. This year, rather than shopping the sales and filling your home with goods,...
Life Hacks for People Living at Home with Disabilities
Having a disability does not mean that you need to compromise on comfort, convenience, or style. With intelligent solutions now available to everyone falling within more realistic budgets, and different types of funding and support offering more options, your home can...