Staining stair railing

Our house was built in 2000. I’m pretty sure that was right at the height of using orange oak for trim work, kitchen cupboards, and banisters…..because this house was FULL of it when we moved in. (Remember the kitchen we overhauled?? And the window trimming we changed? Oh, and the fireplace mantel and hearth we …

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(Written by Gabe)We often debate what is worth doing ourselves, and what is worth hiring out for home renovation projects. Sometimes the time involved isn't realistic for us to tackle with a full and busy house! This was our big debate with our staircase renovation. Today we are going to share the process for how #Post Excerpt

It is FINALLY done. I can't believe it. It took me forever. This is the before. All the houses built after 1970 in the midwest seem to...

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This video tutorial demonstrates how to stain a banister without sanding or stripping using General Finishes Gel Stain and paint with water based primer and pai…

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See how to transform your staircase with a DIY makeover! This guide covers staining, painting, and achieving a fresh, modern look with gel stain and chalk paint.

I finally tackled those outdated ugly orange oak stair banisters! What a difference it makes, right? It really is very easy to do, and it...