Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Get tips for repairing, or replacing stairs and railings for safe and reliable access to your home, including how to fix squeaky steps and loose railings
Your home stairs can take a beating. Over time tread finish may wear away and vertical riser boards can get dented and scuffed. Tiling stair risers and refinishing the treads is something you could do on your own over a single weekend and will give your stairs a fresh new look. Here’s what you’ll need …
Sometimes sweeping, or sometimes straight, there is nothing quite as magnificent as a stair system to capture attention in the home. Whether sporting classic wooden rails and balusters or stainless steel cable and tubing, a home’s stairway makes a statement about the home’s design and its owners. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating …
Get tips on spiral staircase kits for your home. Spiral staircases saves space and adds a stylish focal point to a living area. Find out about options in spiral staircases, such as materials, kit versus custom designs, and configuration planning.
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 especially careful when steps are of …
My husband and I are the proud owners of one of only three Sears Honor Built Magnolias known to exist in the United States. The house was offered by catalog from 1918 to 1921. It is located in Piedmont, Alabama and therefore is subject to all the harsh weather the South has to offer!! The …
