Handi-Ramp is proud to announce that their line of non-slip treads – Handi-Treads – is now featured at a local Ace Hardware Store in Libertyville, Illinois. The treads have experienced a great deal of growth in recent years and Handi-Ramp management decided it was time to expand the retail offerings of their product. Ace is […]
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Let’s face it; we all know art can become very expensive with collectors paying millions for one-of-a-kind pieces. You could paint yourself, but who wants paint splattered in their home or garage? No, what you should do is head over to www.handiramp.com where over 55 art scenes can be purchased for less than $100, and […]
Imagine your family owning a pontoon boat ramp and launching it off the South Carolina coast for the past decade, making memories and sharing laughs. Recently your beautiful Golden Retriever has fallen ill and can no longer run, jump, or chase after squirrels, his favorite activity. After a brief discussion with the family, it was […]
If you’re the proud owner of a Chevrolet Corvette, Lamborghini, Ferrari, or even a camper, then you know scratching the underside of the body is a big ‘no no’ when entering your driveway from the street. Millions of homes in the United States have what’s called a “rolled curb” as opposed to a “standard curb”. […]
How much do you know about the U.S. Pulp and Paper industry? My guess is very little. Did you know between 1990 and 2002, the U.S consume rate jumped from 84 million tons to over 97 million tons? Early last week we received a call from a top manufacturer of the paper industry looking to […]
In the latter weeks of December 2013, Handi-Ramp sent off a shipment of non slip tread kits to an Amazon Canada fulfillment center with the goal of selling said tread kits to the citizens of Canada, saving them on the high cost of shipping and transit time. When Amazon first offered their Prime service at […]
When Handi-Ramp first opened its doors back in 1958, its’ goal was to connect those in need to easily affordable custom accessibility options. This has since grown to offer additional ramp’s in a variety of both portable and permanent options, in addition to safety products. Recently, in efforts to continue developing both their accessibility and […]
What if your family was faced with the reality of moving your grandmother into your home for round the clock care for her safety? Would your home be suited for this kind of commitment? The two most dangerous rooms in your home are the bedroom and bathroom. Did you know every year about 235,000 people […]
When middle school students return to their classroom this Tuesday following Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Day, something will be a bit different. When exiting the school there was a step down as you walked out the door. This is not a typical exit situation where an exit landing is usually level with the surface […]
After months of preparation and planning, non slip treads by Handi-Ramp are now officially available thru Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) Canada program. What does that mean? For those current and potential customers located in Canada you no longer have to pay excessive shipping and handling fees to receive your product, or will you need […]
Today, millions of Americans will take a moment or two to thank our armed forces for their service and sacrifice. Did you know Veterans Day was created by President Wilson in 1919 to honor those who served (should not be confused with Memorial Day which celebrates those in the armed forces who have died). Since […]
When considering the purchase of a horse mounting ramp there are several safety considerations that should be taken into account. PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) has a few specifications for safety while the ramp is in use. In this article we review how the three safety criteria apply to Handi-Ramp horse mounting […]
Now that much of the country is officially in the fall season, three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday) hundreds if not thousands of baby boomers put down their flowering pots and knitting in favor of the local American Legion Hall hosting their weekly bingo session. Many of these Hall’s mentioned above play host […]
When people purchase Handi-Treads more often than not the treads will be mounted to an outdoor area, such as stairs, a walkway, a ramp etc. As it is, many do not think of the indoor benefits a tread might have to other stairs or walkways. Just recently, we had a customer purchase some of our […]
This weekend’s festivities in the city of Chicago will put a strain on the cities resources to keep everyone safe – this includes a police force, garbage and other trash disposal, and an increase of Metra, taxi, and “L” riders. Originally created in 1991 and lasting for 6 years before a revival in 2003, Lollapalooza […]
Paying it forward by building wheelchair ramps in the community Paying it forward is a big thing these days. Giving back to the community is something that is becoming very important in the learning process at all educational levels. We see this with building ramps for the disabled in communities all over the country. High […]
Suppose it is Thursday night. It’s your weekly bowling night with the guys at the local lanes. The weather outside is low 30’s with a chance for snow around the second game. That’s ok, you say. You’ll take your smoke break after the first game is completed and take a little more time than normal. […]
In part 1 of our oil field services blog, we introduced how a product is born and the steps needed to be taken before it becomes a reality. In part 2, we will discuss the drastic need for such large capacity ramps as it pertains to not only the oil field industry, but construction sites […]
North Dakota is the new Texas when it comes to fuel extraction. Deep within the Earth’s crust is a highly sought-after goldmine centering on abundant shale deposits which must be extracted through a process called hydraulic fracking. This extraction has companies locked in a battle to tap into the multimillion-dollar market. The Fracking Process Hydraulic […]
Our hearts go out to the many in Oklahoma who have lost loved ones and to those recovering after the storm. With severe weather bringing horrendous tornadoes to Oklahoma, many residents are now beginning to clean up after two days of sheer shock. While thousands of people were able to seek shelter from the […]
For thousands of years, brave young men and women have put their lives on the line to defend our freedom, and for thousands of years the vast majority of those who return home must attend to varying degrees of injuries. Topping the list of the most common injury is an amputation, with many of our […]
Now that the Midwest weather has begun to warm up and flowers bud, many of us have started to think of home improvement projects for the year. Various home improvement companies will generate TV and radio ads to promote assorted products. As it turns out, Las Vegas will be hosting the largest housing hardware products […]
New Products Are Born from New Industries: The Fracking Ramp Have you ever had an idea for developing a new product? Maybe its something you drew up years ago and never followed up, or it’s someone else’s idea and you’re following up on it. Nevertheless, we have a great story to share with you about […]
If you’ve ever run into a problem securing a portable pet ramp to the rear door of your vehicle, the following story could change your life. Many vehicles on the road today are not designed to accommodate a portable pet ramp that will assist your pet into the rear seat. If someone were to attempt […]
Each day thousands of new babies are born throughout the world, and from the start, we tell ourselves we’ll do everything in our power to keep that child safe. Well, this concept applies to not only humans, but pets as well. When they are adopted and brought into our home for the first time, it […]
I awoke before sunrise Monday morning, a.k.a. Super Monday, to find three inches of snow had fallen overnight and encased my vehicle. Luckily, I did not slip and fall walking out the front door, or along my driveway. I have installed HandiTreads on my front steps on top of a threshold ramp. The snowfall this […]
Any disease can become disabling if you let it overcome you. I know someone who has multiple sclerosis. It hasn’t held her back. Another friend got sick at a young age, nearing the prime of her life. She had beautiful hand writing and still does, but after MS it was harder to control. She had […]