From: About.com Home Renovations
I admit it:Â I'm a sucker for any kind of online
calculator. Sometimes, I place my trust in online
calculators in an unwise way. So, when I wondered what was going on
with the very steep stair risers down to my basement, which
authority should I consult? The online calculator! EZ
Stairs Calculator does seem to spit out the correct dimensions in
three steps. The fact that they misspell "Proceed" as
"Procede" is only slightly worrying, since we're dealing with
numbers here, not words. Oddly enough, it's not a come-on for any
stair-related product. In the end, what I determined was that the
geniuses who installed the stairs made the total stair run and
total stair ...
Respond to this topic on your own blog
Click and press Ctrl+C to copy and paste this discussion on your blog or site
Related Articles
Brighten Up Your Stairway with Stair Lighting
Stair Lights Provide Unique Character and Functionality to Dark
StairwellsBy Mark J. DonovanLighting is often an afterthought in
many home improvement projects. However lighting plays an important
role in setting the mood and ambiance in a room. Consequently
lighting should be near the top of the list in any home improvement
or remodeling project.One type of lighting to consider when
developing your lighting plans is stair lights. Stair lighting,
which is normally located in the walls just adjacent to the stair
treads, or integrated into the stair treads themselves, provides
both functional and aesthetic purpose. Stair lighting is idea for
stairways that have limited to no natural light. Stairs to a
finished basement, for example, are a prime candidate for stair
lighting. Likewise stairway...
Interactive Stair Lighting | Home Lighting
Check out this cool residential stair lighting project that
recently came across my desk. The stairs detect your presence and
automatically light up. It's perfect for the late night stumble to
the refrigerator. This reminds me of the musical stairs at the
Boston Museum of Science, which worked a little like the video
below of an ingenious musical stair application in a Swedish subway
used to encourage more folks to eschew the escalator in favor of
the extra--albeit often ...
Quit Building Unsafe Stairs - Building Safety Problems
It wasn't very long ago when I was out and about that I noticed a
wooden set of stairs that looked like it was built by an amateur.
They used wooden stair tread brackets which were nailed to the
stair stringers and sticking out, creating a safety hazard. This
isn't my idea of someone who knew what they were doing.
Estimating Drywall Materials and Costs
If you are planning to install drywall in your garage--or anywhere
else--one of your biggest concerns upfront is how much material to
buy and what it's going to cost you. Especially if you have to make
special arrangements to get big sheets of drywall delivered, you
want to make sure you get the quantity needed right the first time.
Some time ago I prepared a short article on how to make a quick
estimate. If you don't entirely trust your calculator, or if you'd
like to get a second opinion just to be sure, I've found a handy
online calculator that serves the same purpose. Just enter the
total height and length of each wall (plus width and length of the
ceiling, if you plan to cover it as well), then subtract any door
and window openings, and the calculator gives an instant list of
material...
Solid Brass Stair Rail Brackets - Designs For the Home Or Business
A stair railing is important in any multi level home, office or
business because it provides added safety when climbing stairs. A
stair railing needs to be able to support weight and improper
support from railing can lead to breaking rails and injuries. This
is a helpful guide for choosing and installing and new rail
brackets for the home.
