Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, that may be just what is happening in your home every single day. But there is something you can do about it.
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Learn how to repair a rusted railing embedded in concrete. Get instructions on how to remove the iron bar from the concrete, and how to repair the rusted section of railing.
Learn how to repair crumbling brick and mortar steps. Find out how to mix up a repair compound for cracking and deteriorating brick stairs and cracking mortar.
Learn how to lay brick over concrete steps. Find out how to improve the look of a concrete staircase by adding brick and mortar to the surface of the steps.
Get tips on staining your wood porch railing. Learn what type of stain or paint will last the longest on your wood railing and how to make it last.
Get sanding and staining tips for wooden stairs. Learn about bleaching dark spots, using the right sandpaper, and staining a wooden staircase.
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Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, that may be just what is happening in your home every single day. But there is something you can do about it. |
Creating a concrete walkway to your home as opposed to worn out stairs makes an inviting statement for guests. Instead of simply replacing crumbling, vintage steps, consider creating a winding, gradually lifted walkway. |
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Learn tips to keep your home safe by visiting www.MySafeHome.org from the Home Safety Council. The room-by-room virtual safety tour shows you how to protect yourself and your family from the leading causes of home injury, including falls, poisonings, fires and burns, choking/suffocation and... |
Proper stair railings are an important first step to safety. Stairs with more than two steps should have a hand rail securely mounted to the wall. For open staircases, spindles should be installed no more than 6 inches apart to prevent a small child from squeezing through. Lastly, be... |
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Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, the cold drafts, the wasted energy! If your home has a folding attic stair, that may be just what is happening every single day. But there is something you can do about it. |
Stairs are among the more precarious spots in the home, but they can be even more hazardous without the right hardware. To keep everyone safe, follow these tips for pairing the right hardware with each set of stairs in your home: -- Stairs with at least three steps should have a hand rail... |