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CHOOSING THE BEST OUTDOOR STAIR HANDRAILS FOR YOUR HOME

28 September 2015

Along with the stairs you select to have a professional install outdoors at your home, you will need to select the best outdoor stair handrails to ensure the safety of you and your family as you travel up and down the stairs. Before you make a final decision on your handrails, you must consider certain facts. We share these facts with you in the following information. Style of the House First, consider the style of your house when selecting handrails for your outdoor steps. While timber handrails are ideal for a traditional or rustic home, they would not complement a […]

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BRIGHTEN YOUR HOME WITH THE SIMPLE BEAUTY OF TIMBER OPEN STAIRCASES

07 September 2015

Staircases are generally relegated to the homes of the elite, and they’ve always been a trade mark of wealth and status, since before the Industrial Period. However, aside from being employed for the sake of show, staircases also play a very integral role in the overall structure and functionality of a house. In cases where houses are two to three stories high, staircases are a definite must have item – especially stable, well-made and hardy ones. Timber Open Staircases Allow more Space in the Home Because most homeowners prefer additional space at home, opting for two to three-stories of additional […]

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TIMBER STEPS FOR YOUR OUTDOOR STAIRS

21 August 2015

Why consider timber steps for your outdoor stairs? There are countless reasons why homeowners should consider installing timber steps around their homes, mainly because of their timeless appeal. There is something special about wooded steps such as timber porch steps; these have a homeliness appeal to them, one that evokes a familiar welcoming feeling as you use them. Quality timber stairs can last generations, but even these can get worn and eventually need to be replaced, which is another good reason why replacing them with new timber steps is a good idea. Timber Steps – Out with the Old, In […]

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REMINISCING THE PAST WITH VICTORIAN STYLE STAIRCASES

12 August 2015

Staircases are something of a home luxury that most houses no longer tend to focus on, or much less even afford to have. These have become something of a luxury lately, relegated to only the most affluent of houses that boast grand and timeless designs, which are well beyond the budget of the average householder today. This may spell disappointment for homeowners who want to experience what it’s like to have a grand staircase that connects their first floor entrance to the second floor. While winding staircases may be the epitome of a ‘classical’ staircase, a more financially viable and […]

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UNDERSTANDING AUSTRALIAN TIMBER: WHAT TYPE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE FOR YOUR STAIRCASE?

29 July 2015

When it comes to home staircases, wooden staircases, one of the best choices that you can make that combines both lasting durability and aesthetics is timber. Timber has long been a staple in home construction throughout human history, not only because it possessed the innate capacity to be tooled and shaped into various designs, but because it also makes for aesthetically pleasing décor. In the past, not only did wood exude a distinct warmth and homeliness, it also exudes a sense of class and solidarity that cannot be rivaled by modern materials. Today, in our modern times, people are rediscovering […]

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