Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
How to Stop Stairs from Squeaking Most steps in older homes creak and squeak underfoot because the wood has dried and shrunk over time...
Reinforcing a Loose Handrail or Newel Post Because they anchor the handrail and must be able to take the weight and stress routinely imposed on them, stair newels must be well secured to the staircase or floor framing...
Repairing a Broken Stair Baluster If you can't reglue a split baluster, carefully saw through it and remove both parts by "working" them out of their sockets...
Tightening a Loose Stair Baluster Methods for tightening loose balusters in banisters usually involve inserting wedges or securing loose parts with screws...