How to use your home-safety review
Start with repeated problems, not hypothetical ones. A loose rug you catch with your foot every week deserves more attention than an unlikely concern in a room you rarely use.
Look at routes as well as rooms. The path from the bedroom to the bathroom, the route from the driveway to the door, and the stairs used every day often matter more than a single isolated feature.
Treat the result as a planning list. If a change involves structural work, electrical work, plumbing, load-bearing grab-bar installation, or accessibility design questions, use an appropriately qualified professional.
