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STAIRCASE sa ATTIC ENTRYWAY sa BASEMENT ENTRYWAY sa DECK RAILING & STEPS sa FIRE ESCAPE sa MODEL & MINIATURE STAIRCASE sa PORCH RAILING & STEPS sa SPIRAL STAIRCASE sa STAIRCASE RAILING x STEPS xx HOUSE Photo shows replacement of a solid wall with a stairway divider made of 15" deep cabinets. Photo shows how to rejuvenate stairs by painting the stairs a bright color and applying a border of tape on each side. Est. cost: $10. Three tips for adding decorating highlights to stairways. (1) Decorative fringe is tacked to each riser just under the nosing. (2) Braided rug pads are tacked to each step. (3) Bold stripes are painted as a border up one side of the stairs. "Floating" stairway. Stair treads appear to float on cast-iron pipe supports. Tips on silencing stair squeaks. Four ways to enliven stairs. (1) Paint a runner with border stripes and heart accents on the risers and treads. (2) Risers, baseboard and sideboard are wallpapered in contrasting patterns. (3) Woven runner is anchored with dowels and screw eyes. (4) Sponge-painted risers. Mathematics for calculating the correct rise and run so that a flight of steps will feel comfortable underfoot. Risers that shine. How to install useful storage drawers in the space normally wasted behind staircase risers. Stairways: the carpentry of elegance. Basic steps to lay-out a stairway and to reconstruct one. Make use of the wasted space under your stairway. Ideas include a cedar closet, a pull out storage bin, a bar and wine rack, a home entertainment center, a playhouse, etc. Step-by-step. How you can build your own wooden staircases. A comprehensive look at design and construction. Cottage stairs. A unique, simple design for limited-space construction. One half of each step is the correct width and the other half is cut back to allow your foot to pass to the step above without tripping. Stair care and repair. Some tips. Steppin' out. How to build a simple open-riser staircase with a turned-spindle railing. Laying-out and cutting stringers for simple stair construction. How to build a set of exterior wooden steps. The importance of front steps. Chart compares the cost of constructing concrete and wood steps. How to repair open stairs when stair rails warp and threads threaten to slip out of supporting grooves. Technique shown uses a threaded rod to apply tension. How to build a concrete block stairway. How to make a simple set of porch steps with a handrail. Guidelines on floor and stair repair. How to repair wood, tile and linoleum floors and keep stairs and railing repaired. "Creating space from nowhere" tip shows how stairway landings can be used for seating areas or storage. Tip: How to keep brick stairways in good condition. Tips on curing squeaking stair treads. Fresh new look for an aging stairway. Refinished treads, wood trim and a new handrail greatly improve the appearance. Quiet a squeaky step. Repair wood steps. Some tips. How a house works. A look at some of the rules and standards that have become commonplace in house construction. Emphasis is on stairway design and the ceiling height. Dress up a stairway with colorful-but-tough enamel deck paints. Silencing squeaky stairs by eliminating the gaps which cause it. Building exterior stairs. Step-by-step instructions for taking measurements, computing rise and tread run numbers, marking and cutting the carriages, attachment and assembly. Goof-proof stair building. Two ways to improve your success even if you're a novice. (1) Using stair jigs. (2) Using stair angle brackets. How to install a stair skirt (the wide trim board lining the wall along the sides of the stairway). Designing outdoor steps. Proper layout for a safe, comfortable stride. Staircase renovation. How to repair major problems with screws, blocks and braces. How to repair joists and stringers, attach newel-posts and railings, etc. How to build a stair platform for use when repairing or painting a staircase or stairwell. Trussed stair treads are thinner than usual because they are supported by a brass rod under tension. Ordinary stairways built from standard stringers and treads have no risers, but are made more attractive by adding wooden trim boards to edge joints and completely encircling each tread with carpet. Storage stair. An alternative to conventional stairway framing takes advantage of normally wasted space by utilizing all of the room under the stairs for storage. Both cabinets and drawers are included. Sculpted stairway. Imagination and improvisation coax an "organic" shape from 42 plies of Honduras mahogany. Designing and building stairs. Plunge-router stairs. An adjustable mortising jig simplifies the construction of an open-riser stairway. Tips on silencing a noisy wooden staircase. Adjustable marking gauge for cutting stair treads and risers. Traditional stairways off the shelf. A look at manufactured stair parts and how they are made. Newport stairway reproduction. Laminating stringers and handrails around a skeletal form. Three custom stairbuilders are profiled. Tips on pouring and finishing concrete stairs. Hatch on wheels. A rolling skylight and a ship's stair lead out onto a roof. Tip: Riser forms for concrete steps should be beveled on the bottom so that trowel can reach to the back of treads without stripping forms. Staircase comes out of the closet. An arts and crafts stair becomes the focal point of a house. Includes stair-building information. Building a winding outdoor staircase from redwood. Fitting stairs to a complicated site calls for an accurate sketch and some job-site improvising. A staircase of glass and maple. Making the continuous 3"-diameter maple handrail was the hard part. Shaper jigs and techniques are illustrated. A site-built stair. Using readily available materials and on-site carpentry techniques to build a tasteful staircase. Design guidelines for safe stairs. Looks at handrails, riser/tread, slip resistance, etc. Building an L-shaped stair. Basic construction techniques for a stair with a three-step winder. Installing stair skirtboards. Notching the skirtboard over the risers for a better-looking job. Tip on using threaded rods to draw the stringers of an old staircase tight against the treads. Method for trimming enclosed staircase that results in gap-free intersections between the treads, the risers, and the skirtboards. A dry-laid stone stairway. Using a crushed-rock-and-gravel method to build well-drained, tightly laid outdoor steps. Adjustable jig for measuring stair treads to fit tightly between a pair of walls or skirt boards. Building a bullnose starting step using a kerf-bending technique. Also includes instructions for installing a starting newel. Tips on minimizing the nail pops and squeaks when constructing stairs with 2x12 framing lumber. Build an adjustable stair gauge to measure stair treads so you get a good fit against the skirts. A veteran stairbuilder's tools and tips. Modified tools and custom jigs expedite staircase assembly. Building a curved stair on site. A stick-framed stair lifts the eye upward while keeping costs under control. Tip on double-checking stair stringer layout using a story stick. A quick way to build a squeak-free stair. Using plywood instead of framing lumber can guarantee a stable and accurate staircase. Building an Arts and Crafts stair. An updated and code-compliant interpretation of the classic Greene and Greene Gamble House staircase. Framing a curved stairway on site using ordinary stud wall construction as the support skeleton. Cutting stringers for stairs that flare out (are wider) at the bottom than at the top. Building interior finished stairs that feature a housed stringer on one side and an open, mitered stringer on the other. Easy and accurate way to lay out winder stairs that have wedge-shaped treads where the stair makes a 90-degree turn. Profile of John Freimuth, a master stairbuilder. Building stairs. Harry Waldemar shows the old-time way to a custom job. Tips on fabricating stair treads with an abrupt bend on the flat end of each step. Six tips on how to make your stairways safe. How to refinish stairs. Tips on eliminating squeaky stair treads. Decorate stair risers with wallcovering border. Steps of stone. A mason's guide to building fieldstone steps. Critical dimensions (rise, tread, run, nosing) for safe stairway design are noted. Convert the area beneath a staircase to storage space. Access is gained through trapezoid-shaped doors which pivot on offset hinges. Step-by-step storage. Three creative ways to build storage into staircases. (1) L-shaped bookcase on the upper landing replaces a railing. (2) Storage bays built under basement stairs include a rollout wardrobe cabinet, utility drawers and a storage cube with a lid. (3) First-floor under-stair cabinets for stereo system, etc. Tip on how to install replacement treads on a staircase. Under stair pantry. Fitting shelves in the underside of a stair stringer converts normally dead space to a convenient storage area. Tip: Attach plastic trays with lips to the underside of an open stairway to create storage drawers. Fold-down hatch covers a stairway and makes it possible to access storage shelves installed at the rear of a tall stairwell. How to eliminate squeaks in floors and stairs. How to make a storage area for boots and shoes under the bottom two steps of a stairway. Bottom riser and tread are hinged to lift open. A 2-page reference guide to stairway design, layout, and construction. Overhead transparency master illustrates the installation of various stairways. Overhead transparency master looks at stairway installation details. Space under stairs hides laundry. The ABCs of steps. Basic construction facts for building stairs. Renovating stairs in old houses. Restoring a staircase and fixing up an old fireplace. Tips from Bob Vila of PBS-TV's series "This Old House". Five low-cost decorating ideas. (1) Create a paneled look with molding. (2) Make wood look like marble. (3) Build an eye-catching cornice treatment. (4) Build homemade panel doors for your cabinets. The removable panels can be wallpapered, wrapped, or painted to match room decor. (5) Add mirrors to stair risers to create the illusion of no risers at all. This trick visually enlarges small foyers. Stair building, step-by-step. How to build outdoor steps from railroad ties. Tip: Adjustable jig for measuring treads for a staircase or fitted shelves for a bookcase or cabinet. Helps guarantee that the tread or shelf will fit exactly. Automatic stairway. Computer program, written in BASIC, calculates how many risers and treads a stairway should have, how high each riser should be, and how long the stringers should be. How to disassemble and rebuild a staircase. Glossary: Parts of a staircase. Repair stone steps with mortar and a running mold (the same technique used in making plaster cornices). Wooden staircases. How they are built and tips on their repair and maintenance. Repairing an old wooden staircase. Part 1. Photos and diagrams illustrate removal and repairs. Patching limestone and marble stone steps. The best way to replace a stair tread or riser. Tip: Hanging a mirror on a low overhead above a stairway will prevent most people from banging their heads. How to repair a cracked stair tread which can't be reached from below. The basic steps to stair repair in an old house. Describes tightening treads, repairing a section of tread nosing, replacing treads, repairing or replacing balusters, newels and tightening handrails. Tip describes how to use a turnbuckle under each step to pull stringers together and keep steps in their mortises. Avoid steep stairs by using two risers per step. How to design a proper stairway and then build it. One example of enclosing an open stairway with a wall that is partially open at top and extends out enough to enclose a hot-water radiator. How to lay out and build wooden staircases. Stairway design tips. Recommended dimensions to use when building stairways and railings. Federal (HUD) design parameters for both interior and exterior stairs for residential applications are noted. Hinged stair treads for more storage space. Photo and sketches of how opening up an enclosed stairway by removing part of one wall can help make a small room feel larger. Outdoor stairway of redwood for use in steep areas of your yard or garden. Only two concrete piers are used for anchoring opposite corners. Three ways to make use of under-stair space. (1) Giant terrarium. (2) Telephone niche with built-in seat. (3) Walk-in storage with deep shelves under stairs (shelves pull out for access). How to install a flight of floating stairs. Each stair tread is fastened to a wall on one end and supported by a steel rod attached to the ceiling on the other end. Build extra living space within your present walls. Part 2. How to build stairways, how to build sound-resistant walls, and lighting tips for rooms with low ceilings. Build a temporary stairway to make it much easier to haul bundles of shingles up onto a roof. Silencing squeaky floors and stairs. Several easy solutions are illustrated. Build a garden stairway for a sloped yard from wood and rock fill. Flights of fancy. A buyers' guide to getting the most for your money when selecting and installing stairways. Six stair designs are illustrated, along with tips on building a safer staircase. Repair worn stair treads by prying them up and turning them over. Photo shows storage shelves, bookshelves, and space for TV or stereo built-in underneath a stairway. Photo shows storage cupboards, closets, and drawers built-in underneath stairs. Tip: Create an airy-looking staircase by gluing mirrors to the risers. Tip: Hinged stair treads lift up to reveal storage space. Floating steps are made from sections of glue-laminated beams supported by pieces of angle iron. Ideas for lighting stairways with fluorescent fixtures recessed into wall. Six ways to silence squeaky stairs. Sculptured stair treads are made from laminated 1x6s. The are attached to the wall with a hidden steel plate to form a cantilevered staircase. Make large expanses of outdoor steps more interesting by creating "planting pockets" in the steps where small, sturdy annuals and perennials are planted. How to cure creaky stairs. An open tread stair. How to design and construct an open tread stairway, out of hardwood or softwood, which requires a bit more in the way of wood joinery. All of the treads are tenonend through a mortise in the stringer. Staircase repair. How to repair or replace rotten stair strings, steps, and risers. How to build a "secret" compartment under a stairway. Stairbuilding. Design and construction of a "proper" stairway for a medieval (14th century) house. The stairway needed to occupy a small floor area, yet rise three stories. Winding up. Advice on building staircases, including those where the steps must follow a bend in the path. Treading carefully. Practical geometry and fabrication methods used when constructing a curved staircase. Construction of curved staircase with steel railing. Installation of lights into the risers of a stairway or porch steps. How to build stairways. Includes stair angle, riser height, and tread depth chart. How to pour concrete steps. Layout and construction basics for stairways. Detailed guidelines on the mathematics of layout, how to frame stairwell openings, stringer layout and fastening, and finishing. Tables of common dimensions for stairways with and without landings are included. Tip: Wasted space under an enclosed stairway can be turned into a closet. Tips on silencing squeaky stairs. Building stairs. Looks at riser-tread relationship, laying out a stairway, and laying out stringers. How to build exterior concrete steps with a brick overlay. Building a staircase. (1) Finishing a professionally-built stairway. (2) Installing a prefabricated staircase. (3) Building open-riser deck or porch stairs. Make stairs safe for your family. Tips to avoid falls. A facelift for old concrete steps. Instructions for installing tile on both steps and risers. How to scuff-sand the treads of outdoor painted steps. | |||||||||
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