Planning a Stair Rail
May 30, 2019
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Installing a stair guardrail can be a challenging undertaking. The project is more complicated than tread or riser removal, because you’re dealing with precise angles
Last week, we upgraded a ceiling fixture with a new chandelier from Lamps Plus. This lighting fixture was located above the staircase we recently remodeled
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(guest post by Pat Overson) If you are looking for a short-term solution for fixing a leaky roof, then installing a tarp is your
As Part of the YellaWood® Brand’s Commitment to Supporting its Dealer Network, Company Launches New Campaign YellaWood® builds upon its 2018 initiative “For five-star backyards.™ ABBEVILLE, Ala. – What do you get
Okay, back to my ongoing to stair-remodeling series, which you can follow in my previous blog posts here. On the last episode, I had to
By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton
Ever start a home-improvement project and then wish that you hadn’t? According to a recent study at ImproveNet.com, 63 percent of people who have attempted
Outdoor Improvements with a Natural Look
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A fast, efficient—and accurate as all get-out—way to frame your next deck.
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From routing wires to drilling pilot holes for fasteners, drill bits are indispensable tools for the professional tradesman as well as the DIY homeowner. In
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Lighting is the finishing touch to a room’s design. It is the element that changes the mood of the room and gives life to the
Back to my ongoing stair remodel… A funny thing happened on the way to installing the remaining treads: Everything went haywire. I’ll try to sum
Getting back to my ongoing staircase remodel… I already replaced the lower flight of the split-level stair treads, but I couldn’t replace the upper flight
Our last blog post showed how to remove wooden stair treads. This post will show how to install the new treads, which were provided by
Okay, back to my ongoing staircase remodel… You’ll see in earlier blog posts that I’ve already stained and finished the new treads and newel posts.
Day 2 of staining the parts of our new stair system involved a lot of repetitive motion. After the wood stain had completely dried on
I’ve embarked on a new project at my house — stair remodeling. The plan is to replace the treads and a wonky handrail system on
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By Kathy Ziprik Who knows what products add value to a home better than a realtor? According to a majority of realtors, the selling process
Build something unique and add an extra personal touch to your home with this vintage inspired, European type stool. This DIY project is sure to
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By Ran Keller Garage doors are opened and closed multiple times a day, yet few homeowners conduct regular checks and inspections on them. In fact,
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The basic design of a ladder has remained the same for more than 10,000 years, so making tweaks to that design has meant big business
Oh, the Things You Can Do! For all you DIY’ers out there whose springtime juices are flowing, here are some things you probably didn’t know
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I love backyard barbecues, and for many years we used two Coleman coolers to store beer and soda. While this worked fine, I wanted something
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Here’s how we overcame challenges when expanding a hardwood floor. Years ago, my parents had oak hardwoods installed on the foyer, staircase and top landing
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(guest post by Callum Mundine from ledworld.com.au) If you’re feeling crafty today, we have the right project for you! This DIY tutorial shows you
By Chris Lundahl If you take pleasure in improving your house with fun DIY projects, why not install green roof? Not only can a living
On Instagram the word (or words) shiplap has been hash-tagged 162,503-times, meaning shiplap is popular and is here to stay. I’ve made shiplap installation videos
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By Matt Weber Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,” and that holds true with most kitchen remodels. With all the
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By Rob Robillard Adding a ceiling molding treatment that is then painted with contrasting colors commands attention in almost any room. This article will cover
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With a nail gun, you can aim a nail for perfect placement and stop worrying about bent fasteners or hammered thumbs. Nail guns also spare
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