Alright, let’s gab a bit about these outdoor home elevators, you know, the ones that take you up and down outside your house. I seen ’em on TV, them fancy folks usin’ ’em. Never thought I’d be talkin’ about ’em, but here we are.
First off, what in the tarnation is an outdoor home elevator anyway? Well, it’s like a little box, kinda like a closet, that goes up and down. But it’s outside, see? Stuck to the side of your house or maybe in the yard. You get in, push a button, and up you go! Or down, if that’s what you need. No more huffin’ and puffin’ up them stairs, especially if your knees are shot like mine.
Now, why would ya want one of these things? Well, if you’re gettin’ on in years, like me, stairs can be a real pain. Stairs ain’t no friend to nobody gettin’ old, let me tell ya. And if you got one of them fancy two-story houses, or maybe your house is built on a hill, them stairs can be a real killer. An outdoor elevator, well, it just makes life a whole lot easier. You can get to your porch, your garden, whatever, without breakin’ a sweat. And if you got groceries or somethin’ heavy, you ain’t gotta lug it up them stairs. Just load it in the elevator and whoosh, up it goes!
- Makes gettin’ around easier if you can’t climb stairs good.
- Helps you carry heavy stuff up and down.
- Good for folks with bad knees or backs.
- Adds a bit of fancy-pants to your place, I guess.
Now, I ain’t gonna lie to ya, these things ain’t cheap. They probably cost more than my whole darn house! You gotta think about the cost of the elevator itself, and then you gotta pay someone to put it in. And I bet keepin’ it runnin’ ain’t cheap neither. Electricity ain’t free, ya know! It’s like buyin’ a car, but this one goes straight up and down! But I reckon if you got the money and the need, it might be worth it. Think about it, bein’ able to stay in your own home, even when your legs ain’t what they used to be. That’s gotta be worth somethin’.
But where do you even get one of these things? I reckon you gotta find some company that sells ’em. Do some research, they call it. Look online, ask around. Maybe your neighbor knows a fella who knows a fella. You know how it goes. And make sure you find a good company, one that knows what they’re doin’. You don’t want some fly-by-night operation installin’ somethin’ that’s gonna drop ya like a sack of potatoes. Safety first, that’s what I always say. And don’t be afraid to ask questions. Lots of questions! Make sure they explain everything so you understand it. It’s your money, after all.
And then there’s the whole mess of gettin’ it put in. They gotta dig holes, and mess with wires, and Lord knows what else. It’s gonna be a real hullabaloo for a while. But I reckon once it’s in, it’s in. And then you can just enjoy it. Imagine, sittin’ on your porch, lookin’ out at the world, without havin’ to worry about climbin’ them stairs to get back inside. Sounds pretty good to me, even if I don’t got one myself.
So, there you have it. A little bit about outdoor home elevators. They ain’t for everyone, that’s for sure. But if you’re lookin’ for a way to make life a little easier, and you got the scratch, they might be just what you need. Just remember to do your homework, find a good company, and make sure it’s safe. Nothin’s more important than stayin’ safe, especially when you’re gettin’ on up in years. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll have one of these fancy things myself. Probably not, but a girl can dream, right?
Anyways, that’s all I know about it. Time for me to go make some supper. Hope this helped ya out some.
Now you got to think about upkeep too. Like, is it going to rust outside in the rain? Does it need special grease so it don’t get stuck? And then you will have to figure out the electricity bill. Is it going to be a lot? All these things a body needs to think about before they go buying something like this.
One more thing. Don’t let some smooth-talking salesman talk you into something you don’t need. You get those city folks coming around, trying to sell you all sorts of things. You gotta be smart. Make sure it is really what you want and can afford.
Tags: [Outdoor Elevator, Home Elevator, Mobility, Accessibility, Senior Living, Home Improvement, Stair Lift, Residential Elevator, Aging in Place]
