Sorry to hear about your dear Michael.It is really hard getting old isn't it Michael?

That is a great idea making your own,There is some places here that you can get a role of left over carpet for next to nothing.

I wish you were closer i have a ton of 2x4's that would work.

Around here there are some cab companies that will deliver?Maybe you could call and see if they would be able to do something like that for you?

Best wishes!