Helpful DIY advice on how to repair loose, squeaky, or broken stairs, handrails, balusters, posts and other stair parts.
Last point on cross braces: I specifically cut mine to the length you see here while keeping in mind a future build concerning the bottom of this structure. As you can see, I have an air compress that sleeps on the same concrete foundation as the stair case structure and I need to keep...
How To Stain Almost Anything From patios to pergolas and she sheds to stair treads, Olympic has the wood staining advice and know-how you need to make sure your project turns out a success. If its made of wood - we can help you stain it. Take a look at any of the articles below ...
Below: Stairway uses also find it easier to maintain balance while looking down at the stair treads when ascending than when descending the same stairs. Below: a youngster uses hands, knees, and feet to climb tall treads that are still taller for a child than an adult. Notice that those...
Pour the concrete to form stairs. Schedule pours to allow safety stair treads to be installed quickly before initial set occurs. Make sure you have the required number of safety treads before pouring concrete. WARNING: THE USE OF VERY LARGE AGGREGATE OR CONCRETE WITH A VERY LOW SLUMP WILL MA...
I was sportive and start having pain. After seeing alot of doctor and therapy still i suffer from pain. Every doctor told different causes. One of them told i have weak quad which i need to make it strong. Is it ok to do sport such as bodypump?
While the old newel locations worked fine for our stair design, they did require notching the newel bases to fit over the treads, which presented an extra hurdle during installation. For the upper newel (also called the “landing newel”), some dissimilar trimwork on each side of the post ...
Hardwood stair treads add the look of elegance to any stairway, along with a warm natural feel that goes well with any decorating decisions in your home. Over time, though, consistent stair use will scratch the stair treads, making them appear dull and d