Rebecca Propes with @rebeccadiy was a Featured Designer for the Fall One Room Challenge, and in those 8 short weeks, she decided to take on her...
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If you’re a parent, you know picking a favorite child is a no-no. At LJ Smith, we feel like the “parent” to hundreds of projects that take place with...
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“The horizontal metal panel system was a game-changer,” says Hanna, who resides in Auburn, Ala. “This stairway and the accompanying railing system...
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September is an interesting month. Traditionally associated with "back to school," it also has the distinction of being Baby Safety Month, National...
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For homeowners and experienced DIYers Jamie and Jamison Rantz, a mixture of Hickory and iron proved the winning combination for their basement...
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Before jumping ahead and starting a stairway replacement project, it's important to understand the components of a staircase....
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Replacing an interior stairway system is a big step for a homeowner. Literally. However, with the help of a building professional, the stunning...
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National Woodworking Month. National Rebuilding Month. National Decorating Month. Do you think it's a coincidence these three celebrations all occur...
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Did you know that you can use stair parts for more than just building and renovating staircases?...
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Wood balusters? Iron balusters? How are you supposed to decide what will look best in your home? Here's an idea: mix them up!...
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Last year, L.J. Smith had the opportunity to partner with Jean Stoffer Design to revive the staircase in the historic Madison home in downtown Grand...
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When Drees Homes decided to participate in the 2020 Parade of Homes in Durham, Orange, and Chatham (N.C.) Counties, they wanted to make a big...
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A little change can make a BIG difference. That's what Liz Roth discovered when she changed out her stairway's balusters....
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What does it take to turn a dream into reality? If you're Meghan and Brent Walter, it takes nine trips to Bar Harbor, Maine...
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Last Saturday was "Take a Mulligan Day." As anyone even slightly familiar with golf knows, this term means you get a "do-over"...
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Rickety. Unsafe. Creaky. Sometimes these words are used to describe outdoor railing systems that have aged over time...
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Fall is the ideal time to consider an important home upgrade --- a new interior stair system....
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Curved, straight, or twisted. If you have a stairway system and live in southern California, chances are very strong that...
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