Bathroom Safety Audit

Because most in-home falls happen there, and most fixes are inexpensive. It's the highest-risk room and the cheapest to make safe — the best first move whether you're aging in place, buying for a parent, or future-proofing.

Properly anchored grab bars, a curbless or low-step shower, and non-slip flooring. Those three deliver the biggest risk reduction for modest cost — far more than cosmetic updates.

Because they must anchor into blocking or studs, not just drywall, to hold real weight. A bar screwed into drywall gives false security and fails when it's needed most — this is the one to have done right.

For safety, usually yes. A curbless or low-threshold shower removes the tub step-over that causes many falls, and it appeals broadly to future buyers, so it rarely hurts resale.

Non-slip mats, clearing trip hazards, a comfort-height toilet, a handheld shower, accessible controls, and bright lighting plus a night light. Individually cheap, together they meaningfully cut the room's risk.

Prioritize anchored grab bars, a low-step shower, and non-slip flooring, then plan the rest. Scoping that (or finding an already-accessible home) is part of a Real Estate Review.