Stairs
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Waterfall Style Stairways Surging in Popularity
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
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
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
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 […]
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How to Build Stairs
How To Construct a Staircase, Step by Step
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Reversible Stair Risers – Ideal DIY Project
Homeowners can add style to any stairway with new Reversible Risers from Ornamental Mouldings & Millwork. Available in two decorative styles, each easy-to-apply riser comes primed and ready for installation. Two options are available in the Reversible Risers: a shiplap and beaded planking version and an oak and primed smooth version. The primed sides of either version can easily be […]
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DIY Stair Rail Installation
Construction How-To, Stairs, Stairs
A Big Project for the Ambitious DIY’er
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Adding a Spiral Staircase
From kit-built to custom-made, adding a spiral staircase is easier than ever. Spiral stairs boast the unmistakable design of having treads wind around a central pole, and typically have a handrail on the outer side only. This design is usually employed because a tight spiral stair with a central pole is a highly efficient use of floor space. Although planning […]
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DIY Spiral Stairs
Construction How-To, Projects, Remodeling, Spiral Stairs, Stairs
Modular kits make design and installation easy for the DIY’er. Adding a traditional spiral staircase can be an intimidating project for a homeowner, because the stairs are professionally custom-built to exact specifications, and everything must fit correctly or there will be problems with the installation. Furthermore, the custom manufacturing process accounts for a large part of the typical 6 to 8 […]
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Building a Stair/Ladder Hybrid for a Loft
Construction How-To, Ladders, Projects, Remodeling, Stairs
By Larry Walton Our first task for this loft project was to put in a new open rail, which made it look better and made it a lot safer. Next came the access ladder. The original ladder resembled a climbing wall more than a useful and easy access to the loft. Our goal […]
