Why should you think about accessibility issues when buying a new house? Accessibility features help you age in place, create a welcoming home for older or disabled family and friends, and many features may cost less when done at the time of original construction.
Accessibility features to consider are…
- Makeing all doors 3 feet wide
- Minimum width of hallways 42 inches
- No, or low profile thresholds
- Easy to reach electrical wall outlets
- Low maintennce landscaping
- Covered entryway
- Varied countertop/workspace heights
- Main floor bedroom and bath placement
