Next, measure and cut the universal support rails and the decorative handrail. Attach them with the brackets supplied. Add support blocks to match the balusters for extra strength. Next, insert the end balusters/spindles tight against the posts, and then insert the balusters and fillets to spa...
Sleek touches add their edge, from metal spiral staircases and railings to glass block. A fireplace is still the center of the home, but instead of being rustic and ornate, it's stripped to its essence of firebox and hearth. Lighting can also add contemporary flair. Recessed lights, track...
Our house was built in the early 1980s. Back then, Ryanmarketed this houseas a combination of the elegance of yesteryear and modern-day amenities. I guessyesteryearwas quite fond of dividing walls, half walls, spindles, and soffits. Or maybe that was modern amenities? Hard to know. We kn...
The first renovation was the living room. We took out all the carpet and put down hardwood, and put in these insane floor to ceiling 14ft high bookshelves, and of course painted the entire home white…which has come to by my signature and one of the reasons that I started the hash...
How to Remove and Change Stair Treads Use a crowbar to pry the underside of your tread up far enough to slide a reciprocating saw between the riser and the underside of the tread. Cut any nails and glue residue with your saw to free the tread and pull it out by hand. Use a templat...