Carpeted stairs are difficult to clean and an eye sore.Even worse, carpet traps dust mites, pet dander, cockroach allergens, mold spores, dirt and dust.All of which pose a serious health concern. So today, I show you the easiest and cheapest way to replace carpet on stairs with wood....
If you’re looking to update your stairs, there are many ways you can do that:take up the carpet,install a carpeted stair runner,paint,restain,replace the railing,build a new banister/newel post,add fabric to the risers,plus more ideas here. But if you’re looking to make your stairs...
To avoid falling while going up or down stairs after an injury or foot surgery, it is important to learn the correct techniques for negotiating steps. A big part of this is leading with the correct foot. Which one you should choose depends on the direction you are moving and the foot tha...
Originally I was going to put down hardwood floors on the stairs. Until I saw how much they cost. So instead I painted the existing stairs with Benjamin Moore Onyx, in a semi-gloss finish that stands up to the wear and tear of foot traffic. It took a lot of sanding to get the stai...
Below, you'll find advice to fit each different scenario of being watched.What to Do if You Suspect You Are Being Spied On Determine who your stalker is and why they are spying on you, if you can. Below, you'll find a long list of possible offenders and motives. Look for and colle...
How do you use carpet tape? The easiest way I found to do this was to put a strip of carpet tape down the center of each step first. Remember in Step 2 we found and marked the center of each step? Just cut a piece of carpet tape to fit the step and stick it down on this cen...
Place a colorful mat on the floor in front of the bed or have a custom carpet made to fit the entire interior of the truck. Carpets that are removable are easier to clean, which is practical as you will deal with all sorts of weather as a driver. Most semi floors are black, navy ...
While your noisy stairs might be a simple nuisance now, if humidity is the underlying issue, your problems could get worse. Dehumidifiers can also help mitigate the effects of common allergies to dust mites, fungus and mold; if the air in your home is excessively moist, it can encourage ...
7. Navigate around corners and stairs with the utmost caution The most important thing when moving a safe with a dolly is to proceed extremely cautiously when wheeling the home vault within the house towards the exit door. The first trouble that you may encounter is having to go around a ti...
Carpet knife (if removing existing carpet). Level Always be sure to understand how to safely operate power tools before using them. Need to Know Stair Building Terms Part of learning to do anything is learning the specific words, language, or lingo around the topic and stairs are no differe...