What to put behind the wall before the drywall goes up
A grab bar needs wood behind the wall, and adding it while the wall is open costs a few dollars and ten minutes. After the tile goes on, the same wood means opening the wall again. Here's where to put it, how high, and the one sentence to say to your contractor.
How wide does a doorway need to be for a walker or wheelchair?
Most interior doors are 28 or 30 inches. A wheelchair needs 32 of clear space, and a walker is close behind. Here are the numbers, which doors to widen first, and why this is free on a drawing and a construction job after the wall is built.