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American Heart Month – How to Prioritize Your Heart Health
In February we celebrate love through Valentines Day, but this month is also dedicated to other matters of the heart as it is American heart month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it can often be prevented. Here are some top tips...
Maintaining Mobility and Preventing Disability are Key to Living Independently as we Age
Around 77% of adults over 50 would prefer to age in their own home, staying in place in the home they love and continuing to life their life in a place that is full of cherished memories according to the American Association for Retired People (AARP). This is fully...
Why Accessibility Matters When Planning Winter Home Renovations
One of the main advantages of winter construction is that it is often cheaper. Many homeowners plan to get work done around spring or summer when it is much warmer, creating a high demand and higher cost for contractor services. With this in mind, now is the...
Elevate Your Holiday Spirit with Stiltz Home Elevators
As we fast approach the holiday season homes across the USA are adorned with twinkling lights, festive decorations and filled with the joyful anticipation of Christmas. For many, this time of year is all about spending time together with family and friends and...
How Safe is a Stiltz Home Elevator During Power Outages
The recent landfall of Hurricane Helene has left heartbreaking scenes of devastation across southern states of the USA. As Americans stand together in offering aid, support, kindness and prayers for the many citizens who have lost loved ones; communities in four...
Can a Stiltz Home Elevator Travel Three Floors?
At Stiltz Home Elevators, one of the questions we get asked regularly is ‘can a Stiltz elevator travel three floors?’. The answer, is, yes, a Stiltz Trio Alta Home Elevator can now travel between three floors. Originally launched in 2013, the Trio Alta’s range of...
How to get Someone Upstairs Without a Stair Lift
When a family member starts finding the stairs in the home too challenging to manage due to a disability or, because they simply feel less steady on their feet as they age, thoughts may turn to a traditional mobility solution – the stair lift. Most people are familiar...
Make an Occasion Out of Independence Day
Today is an historic day for the United States of America. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress meaning complete independence from Great Britain. The United States of America was formed as an independent country and as a...
Why Summer is the Best Time of Year to Retire
Retiring is a major life transition. It is a time to reflect, take stock and decide what you want to do with the rest of your life. This is your time to do the things you enjoy and make the most out of your home. Summer is the best time to do this as the long, light...
Future-Proofing the American Dream
Owning a home has always been a huge part of the American Dream. Achieving that dream means creating a place of sanctuary and security as well as shelter. What that house looks like and how it functions is changing to accommodate how families envisage the look of...