CHELSEA, Manhattan (WABC) -- The average elevator ride is pretty mindless. Get in, push the button and stare at the floor, wall or ceiling, and wait for your destination. But that may be changing, as ...

— -- After Elisha Otis created the safety elevator in 1852, the world changed. The Connecticut inventor, who was born 201 years ago today, perfected a safety brake that prevented an elevator from ...

The race for ever-better amenities—from voice-controlled kitchen gadgets to in-home theaters and on-call concierge services -- has doubled down on a daily inconvenience for apartment dwellers: The ...

PORTLAND, Ore — It's a legitimate question. Those elevators are pretty small. There's probably not a lot of folks these days eager to jump into a crowded elevator, at least, not without some sort of ...

Elevators are a modern convenience that many people use daily, but they come with their own set of unspoken rules. These unwritten guidelines, often violated, can lead to awkward rides or even minor ...

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 ...

For people who live or work in tall buildings, taking an elevator feels riskier in the time of coronavirus. Even if we can avoid riding the elevator with other people, are we still riding with the ...