Stairs
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Basement Stairway Combines Wood and Metal for Appealing Transitional Look
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BOWERSTON, OHIO – For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their basement stairway. Following the popular trend of mixing woods and metals in the home, the Rantz family got exactly what they wanted — a transitional look that’s not too modern and not too traditional. “We […]
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Remodel & Replace Prefinished Stair Treads
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New Stair Treads in No Time—Here’s How to Do It … By Matt Weber
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How to Build Stairs – A DIY Guide To Stair Construction
Construction How-To, Construction How-To, Punch!, Remodeling, Remodeling, Stairs, Stairs, Stairs
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A step-by-step tutorial on constructing a stair case
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EHT June 2021 Product of the Month-Fontanot Arke` SKY030 Spiral Staircase
DIY Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Spiral Stairs, Stairs, Stairs
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Fontanot Arke` Stairs introduces the SKY030 spiral staircase. The SKY030 is manufactured in varnished steel with a particular treatment (Sendzimir process) that consists of a hot-dipped galvanization and subsequent powder coated varnish. This process insures weather resistance and durability. The final result is a staircase that is highly resistant to atmospheric elements. It can support temperatures ranging from -4°F to 122°F. This versatile […]
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New Lakehouse Combines Modern Design With Classic Style
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Modern stairs and railing meld with a classic Dog Trot Acadian By Bruce Cashbaugh For over 12 years, George had been planning a new home on a site overlooking Lake Concordia, an ox bow of the Mississippi, about two hours north of Baton Rouge, LA. His plans included several elements of the French Acadian style, such as an exterior stairway […]
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On-Trend Metal Panel Stair Systems Featured in Drees Homes
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When Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big impression. What was needed was a “stand out stairway” inside the 3,619-square foot home. The Drees team started where they usually do when needing solid product advice — with their supplier, BMC. That’s how the […]
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Waterfall Style Stairways Surging in Popularity
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Sleek and graceful, stairways replicating waterfalls by using Metal Panel Systems are one of the hottest trends in the building industry. Designed with a flowing handrail that ends at the floor, the elegant waterfall system complements contemporary or urban home designs. L.J. Smith® Stair Systems, the leading stair systems manufacturer in the industry, offers Metal Panel Systems in Linear Collection. […]
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DIY Stairway Upgrade Transforms Home Interior
Construction How-To, Projects, Stairs, Stairs
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Influencer Denise Sabia loves home challenges. A house flipper and DIY expert, Sabia recently tackled changes in a townhouse she purchased in 2018. First up — a new stairway system. “The railing system is the very first thing you see when entering the home and it had to go,” says Sabia, with The Painted Home. “The old stairway was an […]
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DIY Staircase Transformation in One Afternoon
Construction How-To, Projects, Railing, Stairs, Stairs
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It doesn’t get easier than this. Cut and hammer out an old wood baluster from your stairway system. Then replace it with a decorative iron baluster. Repeat in a pattern that works for your home’s style. That’s how simple it is to transform a staircase in one afternoon. Whether you replace all the wooden balusters or leave some in to […]
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Step Up to New Home Interior Accents
Design, FirePlace, Mantels. Trim, Molding, Projects, Railing, Shelving, Stairs
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Want to feel good about yourself and your home? Then set your sights on interior home improvement projects. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report*, after completing a remodeling project, 74 percent of home owners had a greater desire to be in their homes — and 77 percent have a deep feeling of accomplishment. Gaining a feeling of satisfaction doesn’t […]
