Q-I’m in the midst of renovating my first old house. The staircase leading to the second floor has an oak handrail with spindles and a curlicue thing on top of the post at the bottom of the stairs.

These gorgeous stair railing ideas range from traditional to artistic. Heather Peterson Design, Josh Grubbs Photography Staircases are a high-function element of multi-story homes, but their form can ...

Stripped screw holes are the most likely reason for any movement on a handrail. To tighten up handrails with spindles, apply a metal corner bracket to reinforce the structure from below. For even more ...