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Keeping your home a safe environment is crucial, especially if you have elderly family or children living with you. Most accidents occur when a person gets too comfortable going up and down the stairs. A nasty fall can occur, causing serious injury. You can easily eliminate this possibility by installing a stair handrail. more »
If you recently installed stairs in your home or you simply want to alter your stair handrail design, there are a variety of designs from which you can choose. Two general categories of simple do-it-yourself handrail designs are the wall mounted handrail and the freestanding handrail. As a general tip, always consult with a professional prior to installing your handrail and always follow local building codes. more »
Does your stairway need to be updated? Does the stain and overall look need to be changed? There is an easy and inexpensive way to refinish your handrail and newel posts as a weekend project. more »
Need a new stair handrail to go with your new or refinished stairway. An attractive handrail can enhance any staircase both in appearance and safety. More home accidents occur on stairways than any other place in the house. A strong, well mounted handrail makes stairways safer for everyone and it is not as hard as it may seem to install one. Not counting finishing the wood, the installation can be completed in just a few hours. Before starting the project, check your local building codes for the required height of the rail. Most locations are between 32 and 38 inches above the stair treads. more »
Metal fabrication is the process of turning raw materials into machines for different industrial tasks. Usually these projects are bid on by different fabrication companies and are done on-site at the plant or construction site that needs the machines made. Some of the most common projects that are made through metal fabrication are stair handrails, loose parts of machines, building frames and heavy metal equipment necessary for building other things. Metal fabrication is a necessary part of large construction projects. more »
Aggressive inline skating requires agility, determination and confidence. You have to learn by doing and the best way to learn, without getting hurt, is to set achievable goals and work in a controlled environment. You can't expect to skate up to a 20-stair handrail and land an advanced move right away. Skating is a building process. more »
For safety reasons, most stairways are equipped with handrails: a grip that users can rely on to stop falls, or to aid in balance while traveling up or down stairs. Handrails are made with a variety of materials, from different types of wood to steel and iron. Installing a handrail without professional guidance is a moderately easy project that can be accomplished by following a few simple steps and using some everyday household tools. more »
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