Did I mention I had a chairlift installed. I have 10 steps to get from my driveway to the stoop. I find it very hard to carry groceries up those stairs. I have spent months trying to figure out what to do. A ramp to replace those steps would have to be so big it could take up all the driveway. I had one last year on the other side of the house but it went to the street and I live on a hill which means walking up and down what in winter can be an icy road to get to my car in the driveway. So, I came up with the idea of a chair lift going to the cellar and a small ramp to go up to the door jamb which then is at the same level as my driveway. Now i live in an old house (90 years old) and the cellar isn't pretty but it works, and this gave me back access to the cellar where I store things like Christmas decorations. The installers took this picture.
Well there you are Joan problem solved beautifully. That will save you many sore backs & sore arms. Do you put the shopping on the seat or sit on the seat with the shopping? Sit on the seat I would!
@happypat I put the groceries in my lap and up we go. I could put them in the chair, but I would have to walk up and reach over the chair - just to complicated.
We just installed such a chair on our main stairs for my Mom who is now living with us.
Ian