Top 100 Stairs Projects

1. 1. Frame by Frame: One-Story vs. Two-Story Framing

   DIY Network offers information on the differences and similarities between framing a single-story home and a two-story home.

2. 2. Transformers (20:00)

   

   Chris Grundy checks out tools that transform shapes according to the job.

3. 3. 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...

4. 4. Installing a Carpet Runner (01:00)

   

   A carpet runner can protect your hardwood stairs and your family.

5. 5. How to Install Stair Stringers (01:14)

   

   Jeff Wilson explains what you need to know about installing stringers.

6. 6. Flights of Fancy

   Step up style and function in your home with these tips from DIY Network.

7. 7. Friendship and Renovation (03:31)

   

   When Geff asks Jay to help him renovate a deck, their friendship is tested.

8. 8. Building a Stairway Landing (01:14)

   

   Build the landing for the stairs with these in-depth instructions.

9. 9. From Cluttered to Finished (00:03:31)

   

   Take a look at how an under-the-stairs closet adds space to a hallway.

10. 10. Stairway Stringer Layout (00:58)

    

    Fabricate the stairway stringers, the boards that support the stairs.

11. 11. The Drawer Under the Stairs (01:00)

    

    Access wasted space under the stairs by building a handy pull-out drawer.

12. 12. How to Build Redwood and Stone Steps

    

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    Create easy — and attractive — hillside access with a snazzy set of steps made from redwood, ledge stone and crushed rock.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Tips for Flooring and Stairs

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

14. 14. Tiling a Foyer: How to Tile Stair Risers

    

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    Host Paul Wilson shows how to install tiles to stair risers in a foyer.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 15. How to Install Basement Stairs

    

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    Learn how to fix creaky steps, fix a baluster and what to look for when inspecting a staircase for problems.

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