Home Elevator & Residential Lifts Blog

Modern black Inclined Platform Lift (IPL) or Staircase Chair Lift folded at the bottom of a dark staircase in a modern commercial building, providing an accessibility solution that is an alternative to a home elevator or domestic lifts.

24 Nov Why Routine Lift Maintenance Protects Your Business, Customers, and Bottom Line

Posted at 12:39h in Commercial Accessibility, Commercial Lifts, Elevator Compliance, LU/LA Elevators, Vertical Platform Lifts

For architects, facility managers, and commercial property owners in North Texas, accessibility lifts are more than equipment. They support mobility, building access, and compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS). When managing Vertical Platform Lifts (VPLs) and LU/LA Elevators,...

Residential elevator comparison showing shaftless and hoistway installation options

17 Nov When to Choose a Shaftless Home Elevator vs. a Traditional Hoistway in New Construction

Posted at 12:35h in Home Accessibility, Residential Lifts, Retrofitting

For architects, custom home builders, and residential planners in North Texas, accessibility is no longer optional. It is now a core part of modern home design. Selecting the right type of residential elevator during the earliest stages of planning can help prevent structural changes, reduce...

Comparison of stairlifts, vertical platform lifts, and inclined platform lifts for institutional accessibility planning

10 Nov Stairlift, Inclined Platform Lift, or Vertical Platform Lift for Rehab Homes: A Compliance Guide for Architects and Builders

Posted at 12:29h in Commercial Accessibility, Inclined Platform Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

For architects, accessibility planners, and commercial builders designing or remodeling rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, or group homes classified as Institutional Group I-1 occupancy, the choice of a lift system affects more than function. It affects compliance. In these environments, the chosen lift must provide...

Garaventa OPAL unenclosed vertical platform lift at outdoor building entrance

03 Nov How the Garaventa OPAL Helps Contractors Meet ADA Requirements for Short-Rise Barriers

Posted at 12:26h in Commercial Accessibility, Platform Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

When architects, contractors, or facility planners need to overcome short-rise barriers, such as porches, small stoops, raised entries, or short staircases, the Garaventa Genesis OPAL offers a practical, compliance-friendly solution. It can simplify accessibility planning while helping meet ADA and TAS standards for vertical access...

A side-by-side comparison of two types of outdoor accessibility lifts on metal staircases: a Vertical Platform Lift (VPL) on the left, which moves straight up and down, and an Inclined Platform Lift (IPL) on the right, which travels along the angle of the stairs.

29 Oct Vertical vs. Inclined Platform Lifts: Which Fits Your Accessibility Needs?

Posted at 10:41h in Commercial Lifts, Inclined Platform Lifts, Platform Lifts, Residential Lifts, Vertical Platform Lifts

Summary: When it comes to accessibility, not every building or space can accommodate a traditional elevator. That's where platform lifts come in—safe, reliable systems that make vertical travel possible for wheelchair users in both homes and public buildings. In this article, we'll explain the difference between...

A stainless steel dumbwaiter car and landing doors set within dark wood paneling in a commercial setting, featuring call buttons on the jamb, showcasing a modern, professional-grade service lift.

21 Oct Modern Dumbwaiters: Compact Convenience for Homes and Businesses

Posted at 10:34h in Commercial Accessibility, Commercial Lifts, Dumbwaiters, Residential Lifts

Summary: Modern dumbwaiters have evolved significantly from the creaky lifts of decades past. Today, they're quiet, efficient, and designed to move everything from dishes and groceries to office supplies and medical items between floors—safely and effortlessly. In this article, we'll explain how dumbwaiters work, where they're...

Interior view of a modern North Texas residence hallway showing an open home elevator door with a wood-paneled cab, adjacent to a staircase with a glass railing, demonstrating the seamless integration of a residential lift.

13 Oct Choosing the Right Home Elevator for North Texas Residences

Posted at 10:24h in Residential Elevators, Residential Lifts

Summary: Modern home elevators are more versatile, efficient, and design-friendly than ever before. Whether you're building new or remodeling, the right elevator can add convenience, accessibility, and lasting value to your home. In this article, we'll explore the most common elevator types—hydraulic, cable drum, and shaftless—compare...

A caregiver or nurse adjusting the motorized hoist unit of a ceiling track lift system in a clean, modern medical or assisted living facility room, highlighting the system’s smooth operation for safe patient transfers.

06 Oct Ceiling Track Lifts: Safe, Space-Saving Transfers for North Texas

Posted at 10:13h in Home Accessibility, Residential Lifts, Wheelchair & Mobility Lifts

Summary: Transferring safely between a bed, wheelchair, or bath is one of the most important—and physically demanding—parts of daily care. Ceiling track lifts provide a smooth, dignified, and space-efficient way to support individuals with mobility challenges while reducing caregiver strain. In this article, we'll explain how...

Vertical platform lift (VPL) installed in a commercial or community center entrance area with a short set of stairs, illustrating a cost-effective accessibility upgrade for a business qualifying for Section 179.

25 Sep Section 179 Savings: Accessibility Upgrades Could Save Your Business Money

Posted at 16:17h in Commercial Lifts, LU/LA Elevators, Vertical Platform Lifts

Summary: Each year, the U.S. tax code provides business owners with a valuable opportunity to invest in their facilities while reducing their taxable income. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows you to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment—including accessibility products like LU/LA...

Modern, sleek stainless steel home elevator doors built seamlessly into a white wall of a residential interior with large windows looking out onto greenery, highlighting a compact and elegant household elevator design.

23 Sep Residential Elevators: Elevating Value & Accessibility

Posted at 16:10h in Residential Elevators

Summary: Adding a residential elevator isn't just about accessibility—it's about long-term value, convenience, and design flexibility. Modern home elevators fit beautifully into new construction and remodels alike, offering quiet operation, compact footprints, and elegant finishes. In this article, we'll explain how residential elevators enhance both daily...