Stiltz Homelifts

Adaptable Stiltz Homelift ensures family’s Art Deco homecan continue to be cherished.When you find your perfect home in the perfect location, the last thing you want to be is forced to leave when reduced mobility makes access upstairs difficult. So, when Judith and Tony Jones found themselves in this situation, they turned to Stiltz Homelifts to provide the solution.Location perfectionWe all aspire to find that ideal dream home and twenty years ago, Judith and Tony were out for a walk and stumbled across theirs, in the upmarket Essex coastal town of Frinton-on-Sea. Judith takes up the story, “I’d not long met Tony and we saw the house totally by chance. I fell in love with it even though it was a bit of a wreck. There were only a few like it on the road and the position was amazing.”Art Deco Dream HouseOver the last two decades, Judith and Tony have sensitively renovated and lovingly re-decorated their seaside home. Now in their late 70s and early 80s the couple have also remodelled the garden, creating a perfect blend of period authenticity and contemporary touches. However, this is no ordinary ‘cottage’ but a perfect example of Art Deco architecture and forms part of a unique development created in the 1930s by architect Oliver Hill. With striking clean lines and flat roofs, the houses are reminiscent of Miami’s famous South Beach. Originally over one thousand properties were planned as part of the vision for the town, but as Judith explains, “The war came along and put a stop to the building, but additionally the people of Frinton weren’t too keen. They felt the development wasn’t in keeping with the area. Now the houses are incredibly sought after.”What makes the house so special for Judith and Tony isn’t just the outstanding architecture, which Judith jokingly describes as looking like “A shoebox from the front and the French Riviera from the back,” but the stunning views from the bedroom balcony. Judith describes one of their favourite pleasures is enjoying breakfast on that balcony overlooking the sea.So, when Tony was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and began to struggle with mobility there was still a deep-seated motivation to get upstairs and share those special breakfast moments on the balcony overlooking the sea. That, and the thought of having to leave the home they had so lovingly restored, meant that Judith sprang into action.Early InterventionAs a former Occupational Therapist, Judith immediately knew the importance of home adaptations which could keep Tony mobile, and safe. She tells us how she arrived at choosing a Stiltz Homelift as the way forward for them both; “I realised early on we would need to put something in place to help Tony especially with the stairs. However, our stairs are dog legged so a stairlift wasn’t going to be the best option for us. Also, with Alzheimer’s being a progressive condition I was concerned a stairlift would only be a short-term solution. Then I saw a Stiltz Homelifts advertisement in the Radio Times, and decided to get in touch.”Being a near-unique house of such architectural merit, meant it was really important to find the right solution; one that was both practical and safe yet didn’t detract from the property’s decor. The Joneses chose the Stiltz Duo+ Homelift which they located in the alcove next to the fireplace in the living room giving Tony access straight up into the bedroom above. “It’s been the perfect answer for us,” says Judith.Retaining IndependenceNow the lift has been installed for a while, Judith talks about how Tony is able to keep his daily routine going. “Every morning he likes to get up and go downstairs in the lift to feed our two cats. He’ll make us both coffee and bring it back upstairs so we can have it in the bedroom,looking out at the sea.” She continues, “It gives him continued independence and it’s also a great help for me as he can, for now at least, get around safely. It has given us back a bit of our life as it used to be.”On a lighter note, Judith laughs when she recounts thatone of their cats, Harry, adores the lift. “We love our cats and Harry especially, is obsessed with Tony. He’s always followed Tony everywhere and now even gets in the lift with him and rides up and downstairs.”Alongside the wonderful, unique home, Tony used to have a workshop tucked away in the much-loved garden. The workshop has now been converted into a cinema room where Tony enjoys watching films. “He especially loves operatic movies like Carmen and it’s another way we can both spend time together,” says Judith. We are delighted that Judith and Tony felt comfortable putting their trust in Stiltz Homelifts to help them continue to live well in their striking and beautifully-renovated home. It’s heart-warming to know, that despite Tony’s diagnosis, they are able to continue to enjoy their home and not be forced into giving up their treasured balcony with an amazing sea view.

There are always some things worth fighting for and CraigMucznik from Nottingham felt exactly like that about hisStiltz Homelift.We caught up with him a year after he finished his ambitious two-storey extension and he tells us what a difference having a Stiltz domestic lift installed in his home has made to his life, and about the obstacles, he overcame to make sure it all went according to plan.We meet Craig, his mum, Glenys and their two adorable Bichon Frise dogs (Snoopy and Rocky) at his now finished, future-proofed house which is testimony to his ability to juggle tricky project management. In place of an awkward galley kitchen and utility room, there is now a spacious, accessible kitchen beautifully kitted out to his specification. It is modern, light and airy with plenty of room for his wheelchair. It is also where he has placed his Stiltz home lift, allowing him stress-free access to the upstairs space. It is the culmination of his creative vision.Building Back UpBack in 2005, Craig Mucznik had a serious motorbike accident leaving him with life-changing injuries. Aged just 30, he was placed in a coma suffering major leg and chest injuries which later resulted in visual impairment leaving him with only four per cent vision in one eye. He admits: “It was very touch and go. I was in intensive care for three months and I also acquired MRSA.” However, Craig has a strong, independent character and, with the help of his family, he began to rebuild his life.In 2012 he successfully applied for a Disabled Facilities Grant which enabled him to put in an adapted bathroom. It was during this project he first encountered well-meaning advice from Occupational Therapists that did not quite tally with his own ideas. “They tried to get me to have a wet room but I knew I wanted an adapted bath,” he says. By managing the project himself he learned the process of obtaining the grant and how to ensure his equipment preferences took priority. This was to stand him in good stead.Realising the visionFast forward to 2018 and Craig’s thoughts turned to safe access between floors. Now divorced, he wanted his four-bed house to work for both him and his mum, who had moved in with him. “I was watching DIY SOS and I saw this great domestic lift and I said to mum ‘that’s great, I like the look of that’.” He quickly discovered it was a Stiltz home lift and as Craig was already planning on a two-storey extension, he knew it would be the perfect solution for helping him get upstairs.Wasting no time, Craig contacted Stiltz Homelifts and trusted assessor Alastair Gur, from the company’s Trade Team, came out to meet with him. “It was hard to visualise because the extension was all still just an idea,” Craig explains. However, as he was going to project manage the build himself, he was the best person to talk knowledgeably about it. “I was absolutely certain I wanted to go with Stiltz Homelifts, I knew I liked the products and they understood what I was trying to achieve.” Previously, Craig had worked at Toyota Group managing complex projects and, along with accounting qualifications, this extension was something he was perfectly equipped to take charge of.Changing hearts and mindsConfident that he had made the right choice in selecting a Stiltz home lift, Craig contacted his Occupational Therapist to get his needs assessed before applying for a Disabled Facilities Grant. “I explained I needed a through-floor lift and I was sure about the one I wanted. They agreed that a lift would be better for me than the old stairlift I’d previously had. It had finally packed up and due to my weight, even a replacement wouldn’t have been suitable. However, they were keen to put forward other companies that didn’t really offer what I was after,” he says.Craig explored other domestic lift brands but they were not right for him. Firstly, he disliked the system of using ‘agents’ and he was adamant he wanted to deal directly with the company and not a third party. Secondly, they constantly discussed how much the grant was worth rather than just telling him about the lift cost. Craig was funding the build costs, so he just needed the price and someone that shared his vision.New TechnologyOnce again, as with his bathroom, he encountered resistance from some healthcare professionals and a reluctance to embrace newer, more innovative products. “They were talking about through-floor lifts with old hydraulics and noisy pumps located on the outside wall which I worried might annoy the neighbours. I knew that the quiet, electric Stiltz technology, all housed in the lift car, was exactly what I needed, and nothing changed my mind. Extensive building work upstairs was also recommended which I felt was not necessary, especially as it would result in the loss of a bedroom.”Having grown up with a father owning a garage and loving tinkering with bikes, Craig had more than a passing interest in well-designed engineering. He had already identified the simplest solution and felt the next-generation home lift design provided by Stiltz Homelifts was best for him. He finally overcame objections, and everything was approved.Despite beginning the build at the start of the pandemic, Craig ploughed through all the obstacles. There were issues with lockdowns and supply issues but being able to deal with Stiltz Homelifts directly, rather than through a third party, gave Craig confidence. When there was a problem, it was sorted immediately,” he says. “The installation itself was really smooth although it took a day and a half, just a bit longer than it usually would because of factors that were nothing to do with Stiltz. But it went so well and really, that’s still no time at all.”Total TransformationNow, the house is transformed and his mum Glenys talks about the changes it has made to Craig, “It’s taken so much of his frustration away,” she says. “If he left something upstairs, he’d get so irritated and start rushing. This was when he was at risk of falling especially with his unpredictable knee. Now, it’s no big deal to get back upstairs and it’s really helped his confidence.”Craig hugely appreciates the difference too, “I’m so pleased that everyone helping me listened to want I wanted in the end. My Stiltz home lift has given me renewed confidence and means I can access the entire house anytime I want to. I can travel between floors either standing or in my wheelchair, I have all the flexibility I need. Plus being over six foot and weighing around 16 stone, I have plenty of room on board and feel safe. The controls are so easy, especially with the braille buttons. The days of me falling down the stairs are history.” Craig opted for the larger Trio+ wheelchair lift model which means he can also take other items up with him – even one of his dogs, Rocky, enjoys the ride!

Flagship BBC TV programme, DIY SOS, has ensured wheelchair userKaris Lane can avoid going into care by fitting a pioneeringStiltz Homelift in her big sister’s home.Karis, 28, is a Criminology student who lives with her mum Karen in Stourbridge. Karis needs constant care due to Cerebral Palsy and other conditions however Karen has her own health challenges including severe rheumatoid arthritis. Lifting and carrying Karis had put a huge strain on them both physically and mentally. Exacerbated by Karen’s partner recently being diagnosed with cancer, their situation was unsustainable.Older sister Jo and partner Wil stepped up to provide a home for Karis, however with an inaccessible house it was equally as difficult to offer Karis comfort and independence in Bromsgrove. Busy hairdresser Jo invested in building a home salon so she could be more flexible, nevertheless daily routines such as carrying Karis up and down the stairs were not resolved. This was unsafe for everyone with risk of falls and back injury. If either Jo or Wil, a professional Stunt Rider at Warwick Castle, damaged their backs, their income could be compromised and Karis would lose her carers. Jo continued to save and fund-raise so their home could be made more wheelchair-friendly however the task was insurmountable. The only alternative was moving Karis into care which filled the family with dread. Hence unbeknown to Jo, Karen contacted DIY SOS with adesperate plea for help.The application sparked interest from the programme researchers and resulted in Jo and Wil being given the opportunity for a home conversion and two-storey extension by DIY SOS The Big Build. In addition to donation requests for construction companies and tradesmen, messages were sent out to suppliers of specialist assistive equipment so that the Lane’s home could be fitted with appropriate products for easier care of Karis. Homelift specialist Stiltz responded immediately to donate a homelift which would open up access for Karis and increase safety for the whole family.Following assessment of their needs, Stiltz determined their next generation Trio+ wheelchair accessible homellift should be fitted to allow direct access from the ground floor to Karis’ apartment.This multi-award-winning manufacturer worked closely with DIY SOS to install and commission their stunning, free-standing, homelift within anextremely challenging time frame. Witnessing the Homelift for the first time during the ‘Reveal day’, the whole Lane family were ‘overwhelmed’. Host Nick Knowles encouraged Karis to enter the liftcar which she described as ‘magical’.Karis said: “At the touch of a button and with a little bit of pixie dust, I’m elevated from the ground floor into my apartment without needing to be carried up the stairs.” Karis’ big sister Jo was equally as impressed: “It’s a lovely looking lift that takes up little space in my property and has taken away the fear of falling when carrying my sister up and down the stairs. Karis now has free movement around the whole of my house so she can fully participate with the family. “I feel like a princess riding in my own homelift, it is so heavenly...”The lift has given Karis complete independence and is so much better than a stairlift which would have meant we still needed to help Karis. I also think people tend to relate stair lifts with elderly people which is just not right for Karis or our home. We are so grateful to Stiltz.” The DIY SOS donation means the Lane family can now progress with their lives in a more positive way. Karis benefits from increased independence and the well-being of the whole family is greatly improved. Karen can enjoy respite and Jo is already spending more quality time with her younger sister.Jo concludes: “Karis is so happy and we feel a massive weight has been lifted from my mum’s shoulders. If it hadn’t been for DIY SOS I’m not sure what we would have done! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the build, it looks incredible. I always wanted Karis to live with us as she’s an absolute joy, my dream is now a reality.”

A man with a rare neurological condition which leaves him withextreme ‘shakiness’ in his legs has discovered how to remain inhis two-storey home after becoming the first person to have anew state-of-the-art Stiltz Trio+ Homelift installed.Peter Kilburn, 62, from Whittlesey in Peterborough, suffers from Primary Orthostatic Tremor and is unable to stand or walk for any length of time. There are only thought to be about 150 people in the UK with the condition, which is otherwise known as OT. There is no cause and currently, no cure. Mr. Kilburn noticed his legs started severely aching seven years ago but was not diagnosed with OT until 2016 when he began experiencing high frequency tremors in both limbs. His condition has grown progressively worse to the point where he was finding it extremely difficult to use the stairs in the four-bedroom detached home he shares with his wife, Vivien.The Kilburns had been living at the property for 14 years and were very settled in the home and the area. Being faced with the prospect of having to sell up and move from their beautiful home and downsize to a bungalow was very upsetting for them. “My mobility had become extremely limited because of my Primary Orthostatic Tremor,” admitted Mr. Kilburn. “It’s something I’ve had to accept and adapt my life to suit it. When I first wake up it’s too difficult in the morning for me to even take a few steps. Once I’ve taken my medication, I can usually walk for short distances but it can take three or four hours for the tablets to start working. When we go out, I use a wheelchair, as it’s just easier and I also have a mobility scooter to get around. We did take a look at moving to a bungalow but it was a frightening thought as we didn’t want to leave our home.”The couple looked at mobility aids but were really against buying a stairlift so instead, after some detailed online research they became the first customers in the UK to have the second generation Stiltz Trio+ Homelift.The attractive and ergonomic lift has a subtle, contemporary feel and looks like something out of a Star Trek movie. Now Mr. Kilburn can move from floor to floor independently and in style; and all at the touch of a button.Mr. Kilburn said: “We spoke to a couple of estate agents and they sent some details about bungalows on the market but, in the end, we never actually viewed any as couldn’t face a move. Instead, we started looking at mobility aids. A stairlift was not an option for me because we didn’t like the way they look. I also felt nervous at the thought of sitting on a chair on the stairwell. I was familiar with homelifts and decided to go for one of the new Stiltz Homelifts.”The couple decided to incorporate the lift into a new extension and extensive home renovation project which involved widening doorways and creating level downstairs access throughout.“It’s great for carrying things up like suitcases. It looks good and is very easy to use. It’s a great idea...”The extension was on the side of the house and included a new office for the Kilburns to work from and run their education publishing business. The Stiltz travels on self supporting rails up to a dressing room and second ensuite bathroom. “I don’t use the stairs at all now,” said Mr. Kilburn. “The lift has given me back full access to my home and has improved my life immeasurably. It’s great for carrying things up like suitcases. It looks good and is very easy to use. It’s a great idea.”

A family from Wokingham were able to buy their ownhome and modify it to be fully accessible – including theinstallation of a Stiltz Trio+ Homelift - after mother of two,Dani suffered a catastrophic injury playing rugby in 2017.Dani Watts, 31, took up rugby at the age of 25 and instantly fell in love with the sport. Two years later during a match for Reading-based club Rams RFC, Dani’s back was broken during a tackle which left her with a T10 spinal injury, losing the use of her legs. Dani, who has two children, Lillie-Rose (nine) and Freddie (seven) spent six months in hospital and now uses a manual wheelchair. Dani suffers with severe nerve pain but has worked extremely hard to get her life back on track.Dani said “It has been a very difficult time and I just want the ability to carry out ‘normal’ everyday tasks for my family and to get back to work. I have never known life any other way and I’ve always had a busy work life. Before retraining to becoming a personal trainer (PT), I was a police officer. I have two young children to look after and life is pretty hectic!”Building a New HomeThe RFU Injured Players Foundation has played a huge part in Dani’s life since her injury. They donated £246,000 towards her new accessible home, she also received additional £140K from Rams RFU and £100K from a kind-hearted PT client. “You don’t know what charity is until you are on the receiving end. It was the most amazing example of humanity I have ever seen; people do actually care”. With the financial support received, Dani and her family were able to buy their own home and convert it, so it was fully wheelchair accessible.Life Before Stiltz“Before we had the Stiltz Homelift fitted, my partner Pete had to give me a piggyback upstairs! Not only is this bad for his health, but it’s extremely undignified for me. We did this for nine months until our Stiltz Homelift was installed in January 2019 and it has totally changed my life. I can go to bed when I like, have a bath when I like… my independence is my life and that’s what my Stiltz Homelift has given me. Now I can carry out normal tasks like taking the washing upstairs, the kids use the homelift to move the vacuum, we fill it with presents on our children’s birthdays and our dog Bailey loves it! I can now do the ‘normal’ things anyone would do with their family”.My Stiltz HomeliftDani was conscious her adapted home remained safe for her children and looked contemporary and stylish. “Being an able-bodied person going into the world of disability, I didn’t want to be constantly reminded I was disabled. I was already getting used to the fact I had to use a wheelchair and I didn’t want my home to look adapted. Not only that, this is our family home where our children will grow up. I couldn’t risk a stairlift because of the space they take up, I worried the children would trip. Also, we have talked about having another baby, so a homelift would be essential for me to safely move between floors”.The Stiltz Homelift was installed in the diningroom and goes directly to the bedroom. “I don’t know what I would do without the lift. Independence is such a fundamental need, no one should feel like a burden to anyone else. And not only that, it looks great! The silver and grey go really well with my colour scheme and sometimes people don’t even notice it’s there. Not only that, it’s added value to the house”.Dani commented on the Stiltz service: “From the very first Stiltz visit, I did not feel sold to. They weren’t pushy at all, they just gave us all the information we needed to make our own decision. The installation process was so smooth, we were away in Ireland, but I was able towatch the guys on our cameras. The builders built a new wall which looked amazing and the lift was installed in just a day. The lift looks smart and modern and its really quiet… it runs off a plug just like any other domestic appliance! Another lift company we saw used hydraulics which we really didn’t want”.Support from RFU Injured Players FoundationTo thank the RFU IPF for all their support, Dani is aiming to raise £10,000 in the 2020 London Marathon where both her and partner Pete will compete in a wheelchair. Before this Dani has raised £2.5K in the London Landmarks 10K and climbed Snowdon to raise money forspinal injury charity, Back Up Trust.Looking to the future…It’s taken two years, but Dani is getting her career as a PT back on track. She has several clients and is about to start working with Rams RFU providing group strengthening classes which can help players avoid injury. She is heavily involved with the club and attends everyhome game. “Pete plays for the men’s team and both of my children joined the Junior Rams, even after my injury. At first my daughter was nervous, but sport is such a huge part of our lives, and now they love it as much as I do, which is something I am hugely proud of. My plan is to get my degree show my children what is possible when you have independence and determination.”

A woman from Essex who has been suffering with a spinal condition for nearly 40 years has had her second Stiltz Homelift installed eight years after becoming the company’s very first customer.Kim Carpenter has Degenerative Disc Disease – a condition which affects around 30 million people every year and involves the discs collapsing and causing the facet joints in the vertebrae to rub against one other causing pain and stiffness. The 60-year-old has suffered with the back problem since the age of 22, in 2010, the situation became so bad that the only way she could go upstairs, was on all fours.In 2010, Mrs. Carpenter and her husband, Brian had a Stiltz Duo Classic Homelift installed in their four-bedroom detached home in Ongar which enabled her to move independently between floors at the touch of a button rather than having to struggle on and off an old-fashioned stairlift. The Essex couple were the very first homeowners in the UK to embrace the company’s new domestic lift concept which was devised in Australia. Recently they have invested in a second generation Stiltz Duo+ Home Lift; a newer and even more stylish model installed in the home. The free-standing domestic lift travels through the floor and was included in a renovation project which involved connecting an extensive library room to an upstairs mezzanine area in a brand-new extension. The Stiltz moves on self supporting rails and plugs straight into a normal domestic 13 amp power socket with no hydraulics or load-bearing walls required. This enables these unique and innovative home lifts to be positioned almost anywhere in the home.Mrs. Carpenter said: “We originally came across Stiltz at The Ideal Home Show in London when we were in the process of renovating our property and it turned out that we became their first customers in the UK. I was never keen on a stairlift as they take up too much room on the staircase and I never fancied moving to bungalow because I always wanted a house with a swimming pool.“We’ve got the rid of the pool now but the homelift has helped make our home fully accessible for me and, along with the spinal stimulator, has improved my life immeasurably. The lift is ideal for sending up the laundry and the vacuum cleaner rather than attempting to do it myself and is so easy to use. “We recently had some more building work carried out and decided to buy the second generation Stiltz Home Lift which is a completely different shape and looks very smart and sophisticated. We’re really proud of the fact we are again unique in the UK as having an original Stiltz alongside one of their newest models. The older one looks more like a time capsule, whereas the new one is clear on all sides making it light and airy; but I love both and I couldn’t be without them.”A year ago, Mrs. Carpenter’s back condition became so painful that she contacted the London Spinal Clinic in a desperate plea for help. It proved perfect timing as the Harley Street-based centre was weeks away from trialling their new Spinal Cord Stimulator implant. Mrs. Carpenter readily agreed, becoming one of the trial’s first volunteers - and it has worked wonders although she still does not feel comfortable enough to walk up the stairs and continues to use both of her Stiltz domestic lifts to move around the home.Mrs. Carpenter, who was forced to give up working as a chiropodist at the age of just 35, said: “I was desperate. Degenerative Disc Disease was taking over my life. I’ve had loads of operations and my spinal surgeon had retired so I needed to find a solution. I spoke to the London Spinal Clinic to see if there was anything they could do and they asked me if I would like to be one of their ‘guinea pigs’ for the Spinal Cord Stimulator. They were very confident it would work and I was willing to try anything. I couldn’t stand it any longer.”The SCS device had to be surgically placed under Mrs. Carpenter’s skin and works by sending mild electric currents from a pulse generator to the nerve fibres of her spinal cord via a small wire. “It works very much like a TENS machine,” said Mrs. Carpenter. “It confuses the signals going to the brain and stimulates the nerves in the area of my back where I feel the pain most. It has made me so much more mobile and has taken away at least 80 per cent of the discomfort I was feeling before. The only thing is I have to ‘charge’ the stimulator for about half an hour every morning and evening – a bit like a mobile phone. Once the battery level is charged, I can move around again.”

Visitors to Stuart and Kate Bradley’s house in Penarth,South Wales, can be assured of a warm welcome withmagnificent, panoramic sea views - but that’s not theonly uplifting experience.Originally a Penarth boy, master mariner Stuart and his wife Kate, a former Royal Navy “Wren” both have the sea in their blood. They sought a final retirement home back where his roots are, and where their daughter and grandson also now live. Stuart enjoyed a long and distinguished marine career, holding a number of senior positions in the UK ports, shipping and ferry industries before retiring. He met Kate in Malta on board a cruise ship in Grand Harbour, Valletta, whileshe was on Admiralty duty. The devoted couple had two children and have now been happily married for over 58 years.Now both in their eighties, Stuart is not so good on his sea legs these days and suffers back and leg pain from a condition called spinal stenosis. Yet they could not pass on their dream two-storey house with stunning first floor lounge balcony giving elevated frontline views directly across the Severn Estuary. The uninterrupted sea view is to die for - you can see both Severn Bridges on a good day, and also the offshore nature reserve islands of Little Holm and Steep Holm, with the South Wales and West Country coastlines shimmering in the distance.With the bedrooms all on the ground floor, the Bradleys immediately dubbed it their “upside down” house. They wasted no time neatly bypassing the problem of regularly climbing stairs by fitting a remarkably stylish Lifton Homelift - designed and manufactured by domestic lift company, Stiltz Lifts.“We come straight inside our front door and whisk ourselves up to our seaview lounge, kitchen and daytime living area in around t en seconds” said Stuart.“I am impressed with the precise and innovative engineering of our Lifton Homelift, with its two unique slim steel “stilts” which run from ground floor to first floor ceiling. These take all the load-bearing needed, and the lift operates from a standard 13 amp plug power source for the virtually silent electric motor. It is more compact than a windlass at sea, and we also use it as a “dumb waiter” to winch up all our grocery supplies!’’Kate loves the stylish and elegant light grey curved glass design of the Lifton Homelift, and finds the half-door offers a light and airy environment to move quietly, smoothly and safely between floors. They “dock” the lift upstairs at night and use the remote control to call it down in the morning. “Our 11-year-old grandson, Josh, has rather taken to the lift too, and visits us regularly”“I like the cut of its jib. We regard our Lifton Homelift as an attractive piece of kit in its own right - it’s an important investment and asset to the house, which adds value. We won’t need to move again, and it takes us as close as possible to the sea and sky. I like to think I am still on watch” concluded Stuart.