Category Leader Joins Robust Trex Outdoor Living Portfolio Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] is stepping into outdoor living season with a strategic new addition to its
By Matt Weber I spent most of last spring building a big deck, so I wanted a big set of stairs to match. A width
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
The Fontanot Zooom Plus is an electric scissor loft ladder manufactured entirely in aluminum with treads and levers in die-cast aluminum. A remote-control opens and
BOWERSTON, OHIO – For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their
New Stair Treads in No Time—Here’s How to Do It … By Matt Weber
A step-by-step tutorial on constructing a stair case
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
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
Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just
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
A little change can make a BIG difference. That’s what Liz Roth discovered when she changed out her stairway’s balustrades. Roth, who is sharing her
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
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
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
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*,
How To Construct a Staircase, Step by Step By Doug Adams The first thing a DIY stair builder should learn is there are two different
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
Installing a stair handrail can be a challenging undertaking. The project is more complicated than tread or riser replacement, because you’re dealing with precise angles
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
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
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
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
By Larry Walton Our first task for this loft project was to put in a new open rail,
The Swordsman and the Spiral Staircase … sounds like a Grimm Fairy Tale, right? Thanks to my good friend
Ever heard of “alternating tread stairs”? They aren’t exactly common in the United States, probably due to the fact that they don’t meet the strict
Are you planning a new addition to your home or business and realize that you need a more convenient way to access the new area—but
Storage areas can easily be found by building above your garage. Install an attic access ladder and take advantage of the unused space.
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