Top 100 Stairs Projects

1. 1. Tips for Flooring and Stairs

   DIY Network offers a variety of tips for installing and maintaining your floors and stairs.

2. 2. Design and Demolition (00:06:33)

   

   Learn a great way to take advantage of the space under the stairs.

3. 3. How to Build Simple Stairs

   

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   Stairs are the number-one way to get from one level of a building to another. Fortunately, they’re simple to install with these b...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. Building Stairs (00:01:00)

   

   Here's a Garage Mahal quick tip on building stairs.

5. 5. Assessing a Staircase

   If you want to restore a staircase banister, you need to assess the condition of the existing staircase. DIY Network experts give advic...

6. 6. How to Cut a Spiral Staircase Access Hole

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   The DIY to the Rescue team demonstrates how to cut a hole in the floor for a spiral staircase.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 7. Officially an Office (20:00)

   

   By going behind the stairs a home office with a closet for toys is created.

8. 8. Focal Point Deck Staircase (00:34)

   

   Paul shows a funky focal point of a staircase being attached to a deck.

9. 9. Staircase Construction (02:52)

   

   Home improvement expert Karl Champley vlogs about building a staircase.

10. 10. New Wooden Staircase (00:00:30)

    

    You can DIY it! See this how-to on replacing carpeting on steps with wood.

11. 11. How to Stain a Banister

    

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    It is easy to give a banister a whole new look in just a few easy steps.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. Install a Spiral Staircase

    

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    Create convenient access between an upstairs room and a downstairs room by installing a spiral staircase. Use these step-by-step instru...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Hard

13. 13. Installing a Decorative Rail Down a Staircase

    DIY Network has instructions on how to install chair-rail style molding in a stairwell.

14. 14. How to Paint a Staircase

    DIY Network shows you how to add bright color and pattern to a staircase. It is a wonderful way to bring style and attention to a narro...

15. 15. How to Install an Attic Ladder

    

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    Attics can offer an excellent storage location, but attics sometimes don't come with easy access. Learn how to install an attic ladder ...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate