An electric wheelchair that can climb most stairs, including spiral staircases, has been developed by Zurich-based students. The Scalevo Wheelchair can mount one stair per second and was designed by ...

Stair lifts are available in straight, curved, outdoor, standing/perching and modular/reconditioned forms. Understanding these options will help you make smart decisions that balance safety, ...

When mobility challenges make climbing stairs difficult, stair lifts and home elevators can restore access to multiple floors in your home. But should you install a motorized seat that glides along a ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

If conquering the stairs is becoming a Herculean task, the idea of installing a stair lift may have crossed your mind. But maybe the cost of a stair lift appears too steep a climb for your budget.

Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies?

The typical range for stair lift installation costs is $2,000 to $20,000, with a national average of $6,000. The primary cost factors for stair lift installation include the staircase and lift types, ...