Remodel with Abbie Joan : August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Wear White after Labor Day!

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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

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TO: ALL GREAT GRABZ STAFF

FROM: ABBIE SLADICK, PRESIDENT

SUBJECT: LABOR DAY 2011

DATE: 08/30/2011

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Here at Great Grabz, we are constantly reinventing the way the world views style and safety.

This fall, I call upon each of you to break your Grandmother's Fashion Rules

Wear white shoes after Labor Day
Don't wear pantyhose to the office
Pull out that Red Lipstick, even during the day.
Have long hair after 40.
Mix Black and Brown when you feel like it.

We are creating bathroom accessories that make our customers feel Sexy, Strong and Safe. Be empowered by your surroundings and let our customers know that we are committed to doing the same for them.

Have a great Autumn!

Monday, August 15, 2011

5 Places You Never Thought to Put a Grab Bar

Entry of Shower- Many people place a grab bar on the long wall of their shower, but this can leave a large unsafe gap from walking into the shower and actually being in the shower. Adding a small vertical grab bar at the entrance is great to assist with entry and exit. This is especially needed for tub/shower combinations when someone is required to step over the tub's edge.

2. Near Handheld Shower- The upward motion of removing and returning a handheld shower head to its cradle can cause you or your loved one to become unbalanced. Having a small vertical grab bar near the handheld shower head offers a place to hold.

3. Next to shower seat- For those who may have trouble standing up from a seated position, having a grab bar placed next to a shower seat or bench is a great assistive device. This is especially beneficial when the floor is wet and traction is hard to obtain.

4. In place of a towel bar- Let's face it, when you are about to fall you are going to grab onto whatever is in reach. Instead of installing traditional towel bars into your bathroom, which easily rip out of the wall, use Horizon grab bars instead. They have enough room for even the fluffiest of towels to dry, while having the strength of a grab bar.

5. By the front door- A small vertical grab bar placed near the front door is a great place for someone to hold on to while bringing in groceries, removing shoes, or unleashing the dog. (The 10" Hand Hold is also a great place to hang a dog leash!)