What should I consider when making my home accessible?

• <div><p>These are some of the critical considerations when planning to make your home accessible:</p><ul><li><p>How wide are your doorways, wheelchair ramps, hallways, and pathways? These should be at least 32 inches wide.</p></li><li><p>Which bathroom modifications will be necessary? </p></li><li><p>Do you need to lower any cabinetry or other fixtures to make them accessible for wheelchair users?</p></li><li><p>Is there enough room to turn around in the shower?</p></li><li><p>Is there a second story of the home that requires a stair lift?</p></li><li><p>Is there proper lighting outside in the dark? If not, a floodlight may be necessary.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What are the best places to install Wi-Fi security cameras?

• <div><p>You should always install cameras at exterior doors and windows. Other areas <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/security-camera-placement">where you should place cameras</a> are your front and back yards, the garage and driveway, common living areas, hallways and staircases, and the basement. Remember, you can start with a small Wi-Fi security camera system and always add more cameras if needed. </p></div>

Can someone hack into your home security system?

• <div><p>If your home security system relies on the internet for operational purposes, then there’s a chance someone could hack into it. Fortunately, the chances of hacking occurring are low, but it’s something to be aware of. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/are-wifi-security-cameras-safe.htm">Wired security cameras</a> or cameras that store data on a local server and not a cloud-based server have an even lower probability of getting hacked.</p></div>

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These are some of the critical considerations when planning to make your home accessible:

How wide are your doorways, wheelchair ramps, hallways, and pathways? These should be at least 32 inches wide.
Which bathroom modifications will be necessary?
Do you need to lower any cabinetry or other fixtures to make them accessible for wheelchair users?
Is there enough room to turn around in the shower?
Is there a second story of the home that requires a stair lift?
Is there proper lighting outside in the dark? If not, a floodlight may be necessary.

You should always install cameras at exterior doors and windows. Other areas where you should place cameras are your front and back yards, the garage and driveway, common living areas, hallways and staircases, and the basement. Remember, you can start with a small Wi-Fi security camera system and always add more cameras if needed.

If your home security system relies on the internet for operational purposes, then there’s a chance someone could hack into it. Fortunately, the chances of hacking occurring are low, but it’s something to be aware of. Wired security cameras or cameras that store data on a local server and not a cloud-based server have an even lower probability of getting hacked.

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