During the past few weeks, we have addressed the concerns of a reader who was worried about her disabled husband. We suggested some simple fixes they could do to make life easier and safer for him ...

Most builders and remodelers include tub and shower grab bars in bathrooms that are likely to be used by older members of the family. But a bar to hold while climbing in and out of the tub is a good ...

Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her. How do I add grab bars to my tile shower without destroying the entire wall in the shower? Also, ...

Dear Pat: I am going to install some new grab and towel bars in my bathroom. It has ceramic tile on the walls, and I am having trouble drilling into it. What is the best method to mount things on tile ...

Q. I want to install safety bars in fiberglass showers. My plumber told me toggle bolts won’t work, and the wood studs are too far back to use screws. Can you help? A. You can probably use special ...

Q: I need some advice about installing new grab bars for my existing bathroom tub and shower. I know that we should do our homework before starting projects, so what tips can you give me on this ...

Q: My father nearly slipped and fell in the shower. I want to install a grab bar to help prevent this from happening again. The shower is average in size and has ceramic tile on the walls. Any ...