Top 100 Stairs Projects

1. 31. Old-School Charm (04:55)

   

   Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O'Connor add old-school charm to the cabin.

2. 32. How to Build a Spiral Staircase

   

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   Learn how to build an outdoor spiral staircase that allows people to go from upper to lower deck without going inside the house.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

3. 33. The Close Neighborhood (20:01)

   

   It's a close fit on this episode of DIY Network's Desperate Landscapes.

4. 34. 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

5. 35. How to Install Stone Steps

   

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   Replacing worn-out steps with attractive flagstone steps provides a more inviting entry into any outdoor space.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

6. 36. How to Find Space Under Stairs

   

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   Host Karl Champley shows you how to put the wasted space under a staircase to use.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 37. How to Prep for a Staircase Update

   

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   Updating a staircase into an eye-catching statement starts with demolition and prep easily within the grasp of DIYers with moderate ski...

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

8. 38. Transformers (20:00)

   

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

9. 39. Stair Stringers (00:26)

   

   Here's a tip you help ensure that all your steps are the same height.

10. 40. Under Stairs Closet (20:00)

    

    Create a clever closet space by opening up a wall beneath a stairway.

11. 41. New Wooden Staircase (00:01:00)

    

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

12. 42. Interior Demolition Overview (00:01:32)

    

    Here is a visual overview of the interior demolition process in a remodel.

13. 43. How to Install a Carpet Runner on Wooden Stairs

    

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    Creating and installing a carpet runner on stairs using tackless strips adds color and comfort to stairs and can be accomplished by a D...

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 44. Indoor Lighting for the Holidays

    DIY experts offer a few ideas for using lights to decorate the home for the holidays.

15. 45. Treetop Den (03:54)

    

    The crew demos a rickety old deck and replaces it with a treetop-level den.