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.

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 ...

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 ...

Balusters provide character as well as support to any balustrade. While balusters are most commonly purchased pre-made, many homeowners are now opting to make their own. However, because of the ...

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 ...

Pictured Above: Designer Marie Flanigan preserved special details in this Georgian-inspired Texas estate, including the original stair railing. She kept the color scheme classic, allowing the ...

You may be tired of your old stair railing and be ready for an upgrade. Contractors will charge an average of $900. However, it could go up as much as $10,000 on the ...