Video: Bathroom Safety

CONCORD — Host, Sarah Rutan: The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Today we’re in Concord with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Kimeri Opacic of Re-Bath by Schicker to learn a few ways that you can make your bathroom safer.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Kimeri Opacic: When you’re remodeling your bathroom, you may want to consider if you’re going to stay in your home a long time and if you want to age in place. There are a lot of things you can choose to make it easier to get in and out of the bathroom. If you don’t really care about baths, you can convert your bathtub into a shower with a seat that makes it a lot easier to – with a low threshold to get in and out of. But if you absolutely love taking a bath, you can install a walk in tub that also has a low entry and you still have the enjoyment of a bathtub without stepping into a traditional bathtub.

You may also want to consider a zero threshold shower where the floor is even with the entry to the shower. So, someone in a wheelchair or with a walker can easily access the shower. The bathroom is the most dangerous place in the home. Grab bars can help prevent slip and falls, but sometimes look very institutional. There are lines of designers of accessories, including towel bars, toilet paper holders, and soap dishes that also act as grab bars. They enhance the home’s beauty and provide safety at the same time.

Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local top-rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified expert reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.