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Start today Adapt your home to your changing needs. Safer Bathing pg 4 Improve access and prevent slips Safer Footing pg 8 Take steps to help eliminate falls Easing the Effort pg 10 Make it easier to grip, turn, reach Appliances That Assist pg 12 Enhance everyday convenience Life is all about change. And Lowe s can help your home change along with it by adding the very latest selection of practical, affordable and stylish solutions to enhance your home s safety and livability. This brochure will help you get started. And you can always find even more helpful information in the store or at Lowes.com/AccessibleHome. Improving Mobility pg 14 Remove the barriers to daily life Create your own custom access ramp with new Gatehouse Modular Access Ramps Sight, Sound, Security pg 18 Add lighting and communication Installation We install. Look for an on specific products and take * advantage of our guaranteed installation services. mylowes.com pg20 * Some services not available in all markets. See store or call for details. 2 3
Safer Bathing 61508, 116778 Grab Bars Lowe s has a wide variety of grab-bar lengths, styles and finishes to match your space, decor and ability. We can also give you great installation tips to ensure that each grab bar is properly placed and secured or, we can perform the installation for you. 116778 116827 67383 66803 191936 66803 124817 263842 240449 There s no reason to worry about wet surfaces and hard-to-access tubs and showers. Today, excellent options, like a removable shower seat, make showering much easier, especially when combined with a detachable showerhead (available in your choice of finishes). 117424 65271 121380 123316 4 For more information go to Lowes.com/AccessibleHome 5
Thoughtful changes go a long way toward making bathrooms safer and more accessible. Add a threshold ramp and nonslip bathmats. Install a chair-height toilet or a wallmount sink that works with a chair or wheelchair, and adds to your sense of style. * 107782 Safer Bathing Simplify bathing with walk-in (low- or no-threshold) showers and bathtubs, specially designed to dramatically improve access, safety and the beauty of your space. Lowe s offers a variety of durable walk-in shower and tub choices (available in your choice of finishes). * 166381 6 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. 7
Safer Footing Adding rubber treads on stairs can prevent slips. Textured tiles or small tiles with numerous grout lines stylishly reduce the chance of slipping in wet or damp areas. Nonslip rugs should also be used throughout the home. * 317433 15140 Railing Adding railing on stairs and in hallways is an easy and effective way to prevent falls and provide added support. Lowe s offers a broad selection of attractive railing types and styles, some available prefinished. Rugs, stairs, doorway thresholds, electrical cords these are just a few of the everyday obstacles to safe and confident movement throughout the home. The good news is Lowe s has all the surefooted solutions you need to fit smoothly into your home s look and feel. 361648 70337 8 256841 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. 205006 9
Easing the Effort Handles and Pulls 332591 The right handles and pulls can make all the difference for those with reduced hand strength. D-shaped drawer and cabinet pulls, for example, are much easier to use. 122959 89226 89212 04909 * 165324 Ceiling fans can do more than raise your comfort level while helping lower your cooling and heating bills. Installing a remote controlled model also eliminates the need to stretch for the fan s controls. Making your home more userfriendly doesn t have to mean giving up your sense of style. Add single-lever or touchactivated faucets, rocker light switches, and clothes racks that lower for easy access. These products are popular, attractive and thoughtfully designed for ease of use. * 157284 157284 268036 10 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. For more information go to Lowes.com/AccessibleHome 11
Appliances That Assist Little Things Mean a Lot Front-mounted kitchen range controls make burners and ovens easier to operate and safer because you don t have to reach across the burners to use the controls. Cabinets with pullout shelves or racks are also easier to open and use. * Some kitchen s appliances and cabinets force you to stoop, stretch and bend repeatedly. Instead, choose stylish doubledoor refrigerators with the freezer section on the bottom, dishwashers that open and load like cabinet drawers, and microwaves installed below the counter, not above your head. 278213 278250 Ladders and grabbers also help extend your reach. 324348 12 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. * For more information go to Lowes.com/AccessibleHome 13
Flooring: Obstacle or Advantage? In some instances, flooring can actually help mobility. Wood and other smooth-surface flooring such as ceramic tile and vinyl is much easier to walk on than deep-pile and/or thickly padded carpet. * 351024 Improving Mobility Having the freedom to move easily is essential to any home. At Lowe s, we offer solutions that improve mobility, functionality and style including kitchen counters designed for wheelchair use, and cabinetry featuring rollout shelves, lazy Susans, and pullout tabletops. 14 * 56306 * 399396 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. * 15
Introducing Gatehouse Modular Access Ramps Gatehouse makes it attractive. Lowe s makes it simple. The Gatehouse Custom Access Ramp System is a modular aluminum frame that can be configured, then finished with your choice of decking, railing and accessories to match the style of your home. Gatehouse is offered exclusively by Lowe s. * Accessibility never looked better. Top Choice lumber enables you to create custom ramps and landings of unrivaled dependability and beauty. Gatehouse s selection of small, portable ramps and folding ramps is also designed to improve mobility around the house. Improving Mobility Lowe s can help you design the ramp that s tailored exactly to your needs, right down to the railings. 16 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. Need style number and information on Product For more information go to Lowes.com/AccessibleHome 15 17
Task Lighting Illuminate specific areas and jobs with task lighting. For example, under-cabinet lighting is great for instructions and preparing meals. Lamps, recessed ceiling lights and wall sconces can also direct more light wherever it s needed. 78215 Life with Iris You take care of your home, and now, with the help of the Iris smart home system, your home takes better care of you. The latest in home automation, Iris allows you to control and monitor security, safety and energy settings from anywhere, anytime. Set up a contact list and system settings, and Iris will alert friends and family members when you need assistance. Lowe s offers a variety of attractive indoor and outdoor lighting and monitoring solutions. 329359 Sight, Sound, Security The Iris Safe and Secure kit is one of three self-monitoring home automation systems available at Lowe s. 335634 134237 284361 Ensure your home stays safe, secure and energy efficient with automated devices like an Iris Smart Button, Camera or Thermostat. 329372 18 * We install. Take advantage of our guaranteed installation services. For information about these and other Iris products, visit Lowes.com/Iris. For more information go to Lowes.com/AccessibleHome 15 19
Installation services you can trust. Guaranteed. We install many of the items we sell, and have the professionals to do your job right. That s how we re able to back every professional installation we offer with a full 1-year warranty on all finished labor. Our independent installers must be: Carefully screened, fully licensed (where required) and insured Trained through our network of manufacturing partners Customer-rated to make sure they make the grade to install for us Some services not available in all markets. See store or call for details. MyLowe s makes it simple to manage and maintain your home. Track purchase history. Know what you bought when, and for which project. Set reminders. Know when it s time for routine or seasonal maintenance. Organize home info. Keep things like paint colors and room measurements organized by project or room. All from your smartphone, computer or tablet. Register today at Lowes.com. When you use your Lowe s Consumer Credit Card. you can choose 5% off your everyday purchases. Or, make the minimum required purchase and choose Special Financing. Subject to credit approval. Some exclusions apply. Special Financing and 5% Discount offers cannot be combined. See store for details. 2012 Lowe s Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Lowe s, the gable design and Never Stop Improving are trademarks of LF, LLC.