Video: How to Install a Bathroom Grab Bar. ... Extend the stud marks down to the grab bar location with a level. Place a strip of 1-1/2 in. masking tape on the tile to indicate the studs.

Place Grab Bars Strategically Grab bars are a fairly easy way to make any bathroom safer, but they must be placed strategically. “Don’t simply put grab bars in random places,” says Shah.

A safety bar can range in price from $100 to a couple hundred dollars. Alan Blum, aka Dr. Grab Bar, recommends installing one for getting in the shower and another for while you're in there.

The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father’s new house turned out beautifully, with a frameless glass shower and handmade ceramic tile accents. Neither of us wanted to make ...

According to a 2011 report from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls­—the No. 1 problem—most often occurred in or around the bathtub, shower, or toilet. "We get lots ...

The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father’s new house turned out beautifully, ... Bathroom grab bars get stylish. KAREN SCHWARTZ Associated Press ...

Many of today’s grab bars are cleverly disguised, looking like trendy towel racks. ... The renovation of the master bathroom in my 83-year-old father’s new house turned out beautifully, ...

Bathroom grab bars get stylish . Originally published May 30, 2014 at 8:00 pm Updated June 7, 2014 at 10:21 am . Share story. By . KAREN SCHWARTZ. The Associated Press.

My 83-year-old father's new master bathroom was beautiful, with a frameless glass shower and handmade ceramic tile accents. Neither of us wanted to make it look institutional with a grab bar. No ...