Lou Manfredini features a number of home improvement products on his segment on WGN9, “Mr. Fix It.” This Valentine’s Day, HandiTreads had the honor of being shown as a great way to keep you and your loved ones safe. “You will no longer fall on your rear end. This is one of the best safety […]
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The 2019 National Hardware Show was a blast! Handi Ramp owner and Stop the Slip author, Thom Disch got the chance to sit down with the Carey Brothers for a great guest interview. The Carey Brothers’ On The House programs provide valuable home building and renovation advice, drawn from their 70+ years of combined experience […]
June 29, 2018-“Mr. Fix It” Lou Manfredini talked about a HandiRamp product called People Treads during his WGN HomeSmarts segment, watch the clip below! People Treads are a great non-slip solution for slick floors in the home where people or pets could use a little extra traction to help prevent slips and falls in […]
In Ridgefield, Connecticut residents were furious to find that the wheelchair ramp at their local CVS Pharmacy has been removed and replaced with stairs. Wheelchair and stroller users now must use the far side of the store to gain access. People are outraged and encouraging the ramp to be put back where it originally was […]
To commemorate National Safety Month in June, Handi-Ramp recently launched their Residential Safety Hub, a new and simple way to find solutions to protect unsafe areas in and outside of your home. Ensuring that our homes are safe is a top priority for nearly everyone, from installing smoke detectors or guard railings, to security systems. […]
Homeowners insurance is necessary to have and is required by most mortgage lenders until you’ve paid your mortgage in full. It can be costly if you’re not careful, but it is possible to get the coverage you need at a price you can live with. Here are five tips for reducing the cost of your […]
What is the best option for stair repair? Pour new concrete or repair stairs with HandiTreads? Have you recently made a decision to repair your stairs? Have they been deteriorating or deemed unsafe by a family member or neighbor? What if you had concrete stairs that were structurally sound, but the surface was pitted with […]
Weather Changes – In Boston as Well as Anywhere – Think of Safety – Think of HandRails Imagine yourself invited to an important fund-raiser at one of the top hotels in Boston. You bought a brand new designer gown weeks ago, and just recently purchased a pair of new heels, which happen to be the […]
At Handi-Ramp, we’ve been making ramps that bring safety and security to our customers for over 54 years. We bring solutions to the accessibility, safety, and materials handling industries. Our job is to solve customer problems — We provide advice to make your material handling operations run smoother, create handicapped accessibility, or we make your […]
Treads – I leaned a new meaning of a very old word today. Officially, the dictionary lists the definition as “To tread on something, to walk on.” Reading on, I also leaned there are many types of “treads”, including a tire tread, shoe tread, and even the specific way a person walks. Then there are […]
Truck driving is one of the jobs with the highest slip, trip, and fall rates. As a result, it is an industry with a high cost of workers’ compensation. To ensure the highest safety for its drivers, one of the many safety precautions for getting in and out of the cab is the three point […]