Craig | January 6, 2012
We recently finished the construction of an unusual stair railing. The homeowner wanted a unique look and a style to complement his home. The newel posts are solid douglas fir and distressed for an aged look. The top and bottom rails and the cross members are 2 x 6 alder that has been distressed as well. [...]
Craig | March 11, 2011
Basements can seem closed off from the rest of the house. In a Utah home we recently helped change that problem. Like a lot of houses the stairway going to the basement had a wall on both sides making the stairs seem confining and closing in the basement. The lower sections of the stair walls [...]
Craig | February 18, 2011
The last few years have brought big changes to outdoor decks. With the slowing economy and people staying in their homes longer it has changed the deck market. The size of the average deck is getting smaller and homeowners are focusing on value and a good design that meets their needs . Decks are [...]
Craig | December 3, 2010
With the coming of winter weather, I have had a few clients want to add a stair railing to their front porch. They are concerned about people slipping on their steps when the snow flies. This got me looking around at houses and I am surprised at how many houses do not have a hand [...]
Craig | October 18, 2010
Many homes when they are built have walls on the sides of the stair. The walls create a closed in feeling and make the home feel smaller. The walls are usually built to save money, as sheet rocked walls are cheaper than wood stair railings. I have remodeled many Utah homes where the walls have [...]
Craig | September 30, 2010
I recently finished a stair project in a home in the Salt Lake valley. The home has some very nice details in it and it is in a great neighborhood. The stair rail is is the focal point of the entry wall and it was not making the statement that the home owners wanted. Instead of [...]
Craig | September 3, 2010
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Craig | May 17, 2010
A stair railing gives you many design choices. There are few things in your home that give you as many ways to customize as your stair railing. A well designed stair railing can be the focal point of your entry and set the tone for your home. There are three main areas that you can customize. The [...]
Craig | April 9, 2010
Stairs are more than a way to move from one floor to another. They can be a focal point of your home and increase the value of your house. Homeowners are discovering that you have many options when building stairs. It is hard to beat the look and feel that wood stairs bring to a home. [...]
Craig | March 1, 2010
With all the many styles of metal balusters to choose from, it can be hard to pick the right stair design. There are hundreds of design and layout combinations. To make your stair rail look its best and complement your home it can be hard to make a decision and visualize how your stairs will [...]
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