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Saving a Scratched and Unsafe Stairway

Episode DTTR-309F

The DIY To The Rescue crew comes to the aid of Bob and Kay Bird and their beloved cats. The Birds main stairway has some safety problems, from slipping guests to falling felines. Karl, Amy and Nathan teach the Birds how to paint and install 200 balusters in their balcony railing so their cats can't slip through. Amy shows Kay an easy "hot patch" drywall repair method for some existing holes, and the project wraps up with the help of a professional carpet installer.

From This Episode

How to Install a Stairway Carpet Runner With Stays
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Installing an elegant carpet runner on stairs is a simple project well within the skill set of even beginning DIYers. Elegant stays not only add a touch of class but they also keep the carpet runner in place.

Time:
Under Half Day
Cost:
$1,000 - $2,500
Difficulty:
Moderate
How to Patch a Hole With Scrap Drywall
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Step-by-step instructions for repairing drywall damage by making a patch from scrap drywall.

Time:
1 hour
Cost:
$1 - $50
Difficulty:
Easy
How to Paint and Install Balusters
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The DIY to the Rescue crew demonstrates how to replace 100 existing balusters with 200 freshly painted balusters spaced closer together.

Time:
Weekend
Cost:
$500 - $1,000
Difficulty:
Moderate to Hard

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