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How Hard Wood Newel Posts Can Add Beauty to Your Timber Staircases

03 June 2019

Newel posts haven’t gone out of style just yet. Indeed, they can be quite rare in staircases made of steel, but they are still widely used in modern homes with timber staircases. Most people have this misconception that wood newel posts are nothing more than non-functional pieces. After all, they are specifically designed to support the weight of staircase railing, but they do have great value when it comes to adding beauty to staircases. Spiral staircases tend to have wood newel posts at the centre, as they are winded around it. Non-spiral staircases usually have them at the top and […]

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Enhancing Your Home’s Ambience with Jarrah Timber Staircases

16 May 2019

Staircases are an intrinsic part of the function and aesthetics of many houses. Because of the importance of staircases in the daily lives of people living in homes, it has had many incarnations throughout the centuries, which has resulted in staircases becoming something of an art-form onto themselves. One of the most popular materials for staircase construction is wood, and several types of wood have been used since yesteryear to create different types of staircases with unique aesthetic properties. In spite of the sheer number of wood types that have been employed for staircase construction however, hardwoods have remained the […]

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Home Staircase Upgrade: Know the Do’s and Dont’s

01 May 2019

Staircases are a ubiquitous part of many homes, but not all staircases are made alike. In some prefabricated houses, staircases can lack the quality and durability that one would normally find desirable, if not ideal. In cases like this, upgrading one’s staircase remains the only viable and logical option. If you are considering rebuilding your staircase, whether for aesthetic or practical reasons, or a little bit of both, then here are some do’s and don’ts you ought to consider before undertaking the upgrade: The Do’s: • Do take into account the size of your house – staircases can become problematic […]

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Storage Staircase: An Ideal Design for Smaller Homes

16 April 2019

Small homes are increasingly becoming popular nowadays. They take up less space, have lower building costs, and are more affordable to maintain! On top of these obvious benefits, smaller homes are easier to clean. The question is, how do you design a small house to maximise space? With its extremely limited space, homeowners have a difficult time wrapping their heads around the idea. The problem seems even bigger for two-story homes. You’d have to fit a staircase, some handrails, and maybe even a balustrade in such a small space, right? Typical staircases take up a considerable amount of room, and […]

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Ways to Reduce Slips and Fall-related Accidents in Timber Staircases

02 April 2019

Staircase accidents are not uncommon, but that doesn’t mean they cannot be devastating occurrence. In fact, accidents from staircases account for a bulk of bone injuries to toddlers and the elderly. More often than not, it isn’t for a lack of being careful, but more about how a typical staircase is constructed. In a lot of staircase related accidents, people report that they lost footing and ‘slipped.’ Slippery staircases are a nightmare waiting to happen, especially if you are a fan of tile or timber staircases. Thankfully, preventing accidents caused by slippage is quite easy. Some home improvement tips may […]

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