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Man in wheelchair in kitchen, reaching for items in a lower cabinet.
By LBF Team November 19, 2025
Get Kitchen Independence with 10 smart ways to create a wheelchair accessible kitchen, from clear paths and roll-under sinks to easy storage and safer cooking.
Person's hands working on blueprints with a pencil, alongside a keyboard, calculator, hardhat, and model houses.
By LBF Team November 12, 2025
Barrier-free living with reimagined doorways, storage, and controls. Michigan veterans lead home modifications for disability and wheelchair access.
Older Black man in wheelchair using smartphone at desk with laptop and plants in home.
By LBF Team October 1, 2025
An accessible space helps people move with ease and feel better overall. Simple changes in the home can make everyday life safer and more enjoyable.
Half sketch, half photo of a kitchen remodel. White cabinets, island, and granite countertops with wood floors.
By LBF Team October 1, 2025
Accessible home modifcations for each room of your home. Plus, learn about some resources that can help with the financial burden home modifications can have.
A woman in a power wheelchair looking out a window, smilingoing through  a home entryway.
By LBF Team September 10, 2025
An entryway ramp can open up the doorway to independence. Here are 6 things to concider when it comes to entryway accessibility and building individual independence.
Collage of accessible home features: bathroom with lowered sink, kitchen, ramp, deck, and hallway.
September 10, 2025
Begin with a thorough review of your space, set realistic goals, and explore the home accessibility solutions and supports available to Michigan residents.
Blue and white handicap symbol painted on asphalt with double white lines.
By LBF Team August 27, 2025
By implementing these practical steps and insights, family members and caregivers can reduce the risk of the multitude of complications associated with immobility.
Two healthcare workers assist a person using a patient lift in a room; blue gloves, gray lift bar.
By LBF Team August 18, 2025
Understand the important aspects of using a patient lift for someone with mobility needs. We share best practicies for the patient and caregiver.
A wheelchair-accessible kitchen with a sink, dishwasher, and window.
August 13, 2025
Lakeshore Barrier Free can transform your compact Grand Rapids kitchen into a safe, comfortable, and efficient space for all!
A metal wheelchair doorway ramp is sitting in front of a brick door.
August 6, 2025
Installing a wheelchair ramp? Learn the most common ramp installation mistakes that impact safety, accessibility, and compliance, plus tips to avoid them.
A kitchen under construction with white cabinets and a yellow ladder.
July 30, 2025
Making your home more accessible can seem like a huge undertaking, but here at Lakeshore Barrier Free, we walk alongside you every step of the way!
A brick house with a temporary wheelchair ramp in front of it.
July 23, 2025
Need a short-term accessibility solution? Discover why a ramp rental is a fast, flexible, and affordable way to improve mobility without permanent changes.
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