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Ramps & Entry Access

Threshold ramps, portable ramps and handrails for getting through the door and up the steps.

A stiff broom and a coiled garden hose beside a wooden entry ramp on a sunny morning.

How to Clean and Maintain a Wheelchair Ramp

Ramps get installed with a lot of care and then quietly ignored for two years. Meanwhile grit from the driveway …

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A heavy duty aluminum ramp with thick side rails set at a back door step.

How to Choose Ramp Weight Capacity Without Guessing

Ramp listings all carry a weight capacity, and it is one of the few numbers on the page that is …

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A folding aluminum ramp and a rolled up mesh ramp resting side by side on a patio.

Folding vs Roll Up Ramps: Storage, Weight, and Grip

Both of these are portable ramps with a continuous surface, both pack down, and both get recommended for the same …

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A sturdy vertical grab handle mounted beside a front door on a covered porch.

Entry Door Grab Handles: Support at the Front Door

Watch someone come up to their own front door with groceries in one hand. There is a step, then a …

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An aluminum threshold ramp and a black rubber threshold ramp resting side by side on a wooden floor at an interior doorway.

Aluminum vs Rubber Threshold Ramps: Which One Fits

Threshold ramps come in two materials that behave almost nothing alike. Rubber ramps are heavy, dark, and stay where you …

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A ramp with railings on both sides curving to a landing at a home entrance.

Wheelchair Ramp Railings: When You Need Them and Why

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Ramp railings get treated as an optional extra, …

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A rubber threshold ramp fitted at a front door with the door standing open.

Threshold Ramps: Sizing a Doorway Ramp That Fits

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. The obstacle that stops people most often is …

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A folding suitcase style ramp with a carry handle standing folded beside a doorway.

Suitcase Ramp: Folding Ramps for Steps and Travel

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. A suitcase ramp is an aluminum ramp that …

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A black rubber threshold ramp with a beveled edge at a back door onto a patio.

Rubber Threshold Ramp: Grip, Weight and Weather Notes

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Rubber is the default material for a doorway …

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A metal handrail bolted alongside the brick front steps of a suburban home.

Outdoor Stair Handrails: Types, Height and Mounting

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Plenty of American front steps have no handrail …

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A long modular ramp running alongside a porch with a very gentle rise.

How to Choose Wheelchair Ramp Length: Measure, Then Buy

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Ramp length is the one decision in this …

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A folding aluminum ramp set over two concrete steps at a back door.

Best Portable Wheelchair Ramp: Length, Type and Fit

Some links on this page are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Three concrete steps at the front door can …

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Everything here is general information about home safety products, not medical advice. Needs differ per person, so talk to a doctor or an occupational therapist before changing how someone bathes, transfers or moves around the house, and follow the manufacturer instructions for weight limits and installation. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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