The 5-by-7 bathroom: what can actually be changed
A 5-by-7 bathroom can hold a tub or shower, toilet and sink. See which changes save floor space, which ones move plumbing, and what to measure first.
Mike Warner
Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging: Where Bathroom-Safety Planning Can Start
Start with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging when you need help understanding home-care options. Prepare questions about bathroom needs, eligibility, and approvals before choosing construction.
Standard, chair-height, and ADA toilets: what is the difference?
Compare standard and chair-height toilet measurements, what ADA actually specifies, and the fit questions to settle before replacing a toilet.
Center drain or linear drain: what matters in a walk-in shower
Compare center and linear shower drains before choosing tile. Understand floor slope, plumbing location, cleaning access, and what to ask at your estimate.
Where a handheld showerhead should go and why placement matters
Plan handheld showerhead placement around seated reach, controls, hose movement, and grab bars. Know what to discuss before your shower remodel.
Grab bar beside the toilet: which side, height, and length?
Where should a toilet grab bar go? Compare side, height and length, understand ADA reference dimensions, and plan support around the person using it.
Shower door or curtain for an accessible bathroom?
Compare shower doors and curtains for entry space, seated reach, caregiver access, and water control. Plan the right fit with a free estimate from Paul.
VA home modification benefits for Central Ohio veterans
Compare VA HISA, SAH and SHA benefits for bathroom changes. See the paperwork to gather and the questions to ask before planning a Central Ohio project.
Shower base choices: low curb, barrier-free, acrylic, and tile
Compare acrylic and tiled shower bases, separate entry height from material, and learn what to ask before approving your shower conversion estimate.
Installing grab bars through tile, fiberglass, and acrylic walls
Compare tile, fiberglass and acrylic wall constraints before agreeing to a grab-bar installation. The exact wall, bar and mounting instructions control the work.