Top 100 Stairs Projects

1. 91. 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

2. 92. Install a Cable-and-Rail Stairway

   

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   Weekend Handyman host Paul Ryan demonstrates how to take out a knee wall, repair the damaged floor and wall, and install an urban style...

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Hard

3. 93. Install Stairway Carpet Runner (02:58)

   

   Here's how to dress up stairs and make them safer with a carpet runner.

4. 94. Hardwood Stairs (1 minute) (00:56)

   

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

5. 95. Design Flaw Requires New Plan (00:03:56)

   

   Danielle overcomes design issues of a 10-year-old house with a new layout.

6. 96. How to Install a Banister

   

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   Install a banister in your home with these step by step instructions — be sure to check with your local building codes for the ba...

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

7. 97. How to Remove Overhead Joists and Build Staircase Landings

   

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   Host Karl Champley and homeowner Don Lighter work to remove overhead joists safely before building new staircase landings.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

8. 98. 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

9. 99. How to Make Over a Staircase Using Paint and Wallpaper

   DIY Network has instructions on how to paint a staircase and use wallpaper on the risers.

10. 100. Rustic Game Room (20:01)

    

    This Texas bonus room is a huge storage area..and it's dingy and dark.