Top 100 Stairs Projects

1. 1. Custom Staircase Storage (00:03:15)

   

   Create extra storage with a space-saving closet tucked under a staircase.

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

   

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

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. New Wooden Staircase (00:00:30)

   

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

5. 5. Hardwood Stairs (1 minute) (00:56)

   

   Installing hardwood floors and stairs in your home is an instant equity boost.

6. 6. How to Install a Cable-and-Rail Framing System

   

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   Weekend Handyman host Paul Ryan demonstrates how to install a metal cable-and-rail framing system after removing an old knee wall.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

7. 7. How to Install Decorative Rail Down a Staircase

   

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   Learn how to install chair-rail style molding in a stairwell.

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8. 8. Installing Carpet on Stairs (05:24)

   

   Brad Staggs demonstrates how to install carpeting on stairs.

9. 9. How to Fix Creaky, Unstable Stairs

   

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   Home Inspector Rick Yeager explains how to fix creaky, unstable stairs and to secure a safety railing.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

10. 10. Hidden No Longer (03:08)

    

    No longer hidden by trees, a rebuilt house gets a brand-new front yard.

11. 11. 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...

12. 12. Deck-Building Tools (02:23)

    

    Brad Staggs covers consumer info on deck-building accessories.

13. 13. Modern Staircase (01:00)

    

    Matt shows how to give an old staircase a modern facelift.

14. 14. How to Increase Stairway Clearance

    

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    Many older houses have low stairway clearance, and this one threatens to knock out the homeowner as he heads to the basement. General c...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Hard

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

    

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