How To Make Custom Hardwood Stairs Nosing Using A Router
There are situations where standard stairs nosing doesn’t fit nicely. The position or the required size or shape cannot be found for sale or the price is out of this world. This was the case in the situation described here. Hardwood was layed out and a piece of nosing was needed for the top of the stairs leading to the basement. The quoted price for the piece of nosing neded (32″) was around $120 plus applicable taxes and it seemed excessive.
How to inspect your roof
When was the last time when you inspected your roof? Some people inspect their roofs before winter sets in for good reasons. A neglected roof can cost much more than what would normally do if roof boards and studs have to be replaced or interior ceilings and walls repaired. The rule of thumb is to inspect either annually or bi-annually unless your area went through extreme weather events such as extreme heat, violent storms, large quantities of snow, etc. In these cases, inspecting your roof as soon as possible after the event can save you thousands of dollars.
Why ventilate your attic?
Current building codes typically call for attic ventilation to minimize condensation under the roof sheathing. This requirement is based on experimental results showing that with 1 ft2 (0.09 m2) of vent opening for every 300 ft2 (28 m2) of attic area will successfully prevent moisture buildup in attics. Other commonly cited benefits of attic ventilation are reducing moisture problems, minimizing ice dams, ensuring shingle service life and reducing cooling load. But ventilation should be part of a broader strategy…
How to Install Carpet Runner on Basement Stairs
One of the last things to do when finishing the basement is to take care of the stairs leading you into the new beautiful space you’ve created. In my case I decided that the original stairs were good enough and I just cleaned them up and painted them. But of course I wanted them to look better and to feel nicer under the foot. I also wanted to offer some cushion for the moment when my always running kids will fall on them.
Number of Steps Required for Patio Stairs
When designing a stone stair that the depth of the step should be around two times its height and the stair should not have more than three steps on any flight of stairs.
The required number of steps will likely depend on the distance from the top landing of the stair and the bottom landing.
I will show you how to design stone patio with an optimum number stair steps.
Designing Stone Stairs for Patios
The design of your stairs can make or break the look of your stone patio. A well balanced patio design is key to a successful outcome of your efforts.
For a well balanced design you stairs landing should go across the patio door and any additional glass panels you may have. The number of stair steps also plays an important role in your overall design.
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