Stairs Articles

1). Isn't It Time You Gave The Hall And Stairs A Makeover? By : Ciara McGrath
Giving the hall and stairs a makeover is a job theat most people put off for as long as possible. The job causes disruption throughout the house and takes longer than almost any similar sized room to decorate. In most houses the hall and stairs are central to the home, so it is time to get down to it today. This is a job that has been waiting for you for a long time, so you might as well do it properly, not just a lick of paint.
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3). Treading Carefully: Choose The Right Wood For Stair Treads By : Shawn Capell
You’ve been going up and down those stairs in your house for years, so it’s tempting to think they’re just the same as they always were. But nothing lasts forever, not even the things we most take for granted. If you’re starting to hear creaks, or seeing cracks in the wood or discoloration, it might be time to change out the treads. Not to be confused with tire treads, stair treads are the boards across the top of the stair that your feet steps on as you walk up or down.
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4). Pet Stairs By : Claire Quaty
When we think of pets we don’t often consider the idea of stairs specially designed just for them. If you are the owner of a dog or a cat you may find yourself having to pick them up to set them on a chair so they can look out a window. With the use of pet stairs your animal will be able to comfortably move onto the furniture at their own convenience.
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5). Correct Way of Cleaning the Stairs and Basements By : Mitch Johnson
Stairs are also needs the attention. As we are very seldom to go to the attic or basement, sometimes we miss the stairs, while they are also needs to be cleaned. There are some good advices when we have to go to clean the basements.
Article Related to: home cleaning, attics, basement, stairs

6). Iron Balusters: When Form Follows Function By : Shawn Capell
Well-made banisters and railings are a requirement for safety if you have an exposed stairway, but they don’t have to be purely functional. Why not dress up the space with lacy, elegant iron balusters? Iron doesn’t only belong outside. Since it can be shaped into an unlimited number of designs, iron can add fluidity and grace to the plainest stairways.
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7). Building Stairs By : Aaron Crawford
A brief summary of things to think about when assembling a staircase
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8). The 3 Steps to Creating Safe Deck Railings By : Richard Vande Sompel
What elements must be considered in order to create a safe deck railing system? What is a safe railing height?
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9). How to Create Deck Access By : Richard Vande Sompel
What are the different kinds of deck access possibilities that will ensure that the deck design chosen is ideal for a family?
Article Related to: deck access, deck, deck design, visual access, actual access, compatability, deck space, steps, stairs

10). How to Care for a Deck By : Richard Vande Sompel
What can a homeowner do in order to maintain a deck so that it looks good and lasts for an extended period of time?
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11). How to Choose a Deck Location By : Richard Vande Sompel
What factors must be considered in order for a homeowner to choose the best location for a deck?
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12). How to Use Clever Deck Design Techniques By : Richard Vande Sompel
What deck design techniques can be used to cleverly de-emphasize construction imperfections or outright mistakes made during the building process?
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