Flipping stairs is easy, but this project goes further by adding Arduino controlled LED lights to create SMART STAIRS. **Video Content Timeline:** 00:00 Intro 00:25 Removing the old carpet 01:32 Stair ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A staircase with gray carpet and a wood and black railing - Arina P Habich/Shutterstock While there are a number of staircase ...

Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise: a carpet runner. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase, leaving some wood ...

A do-it-yourselfer with average skills can install pull-down stairs for an attic. There are tricky parts to the project, however, and it takes careful planning. You will need a helper, and you should ...

Installing carpet on your stairs not only softens noise from foot traffic but also enhances safety on the staircase. Carpet reduces the risk of slipping and provides a cushioning effect in case of a ...

To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...

A stair rail adds comfort and assures safe passage when walking up or down a stairway. Many dark basement stairs without rails have been the site of an accident. And in many of today’s homes with wide ...

I have done a number of wood-to-iron stair baluster conversions. Some were where the old turned wood balusters are upgraded to wrought iron and the existing railings were used. This process is nice ...