tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post4432685731332024160..comments2024-03-24T12:07:55.646-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Do it Yourself: Stairway Handrail InstallationIHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-51741986946393092172016-02-04T12:56:29.701-06:002016-02-04T12:56:29.701-06:00Thank you for that answer. I didn't even think...Thank you for that answer. I didn't even think about having to make a second cut on the return piece. But I bet I would have figured it out when I tried to put the two together ; )Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917839178944601336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88247761156855652852016-02-04T00:03:01.230-06:002016-02-04T00:03:01.230-06:00Thank you! I was hoping you'd have the magic s...Thank you! I was hoping you'd have the magic solution, but I'm also glad that's it not just me who has this problem! :) I'll try both of those suggestions!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243450163810932003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-74359400201849550372016-02-03T23:14:45.329-06:002016-02-03T23:14:45.329-06:00Those wood stairs and board & batten wall trea...Those wood stairs and board & batten wall treatment is gorgeous! Glad you finally got the hand rail installed! I love how you took the effort to refinish the handrail and hardware to match the decor of your home.<br /><br />We had an orangey-oak hand rail we refinished about a year ago. We sanded the old varnish down to bare wood, and used Java Gel Stain. It worked great! Nice dark espresso brown/black finish (and doesn't show the oak grain, which was the look I was going for) and didn't require a top coat finish (although did require 2 coats of the gel stain). The product was messy to work with, but otherwise turned out great! I spray painted the existing hardware black to update the outdated original finish.Heart and Havenhttp://www.heartandhaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-58048225872314164822016-02-03T22:00:58.212-06:002016-02-03T22:00:58.212-06:00Hi Jaime! It is the railing before we installed it...Hi Jaime! It is the railing before we installed it. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-5002427805615879522016-02-03T21:23:40.009-06:002016-02-03T21:23:40.009-06:00That happens to me as well. I found that if I run ...That happens to me as well. I found that if I run the bristle brush attachment on the trim each day when I vacuum the stairs (using my vac similar to this one: (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIX8IKM/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1454556051&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=dyson+handheld+vacuum&dpPl=1&dpID=41T4fgFNsYL&ref=plSrch), that it really helps. I also will use cotton swab to clean out any dirt build-up from time to time. I wish there was a way to prevent it from building up all together, but I haven't figured that magic out yet. :)<br /><br />IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88528384307318137592016-02-03T18:44:06.849-06:002016-02-03T18:44:06.849-06:00Totally silly question, but what is that long rail...Totally silly question, but what is that long rail looking thing on the left hand side of the "before" photo (the one that has all the text on the photo) It looks like it is reaching out and resting on a stair and I can't figure it out and it is driving me nuts!! Haha!!Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045244025231758215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-5297388016907316832016-02-03T08:35:52.438-06:002016-02-03T08:35:52.438-06:00The stairs look beautiful! Love the dark stain and...The stairs look beautiful! Love the dark stain and white together, and the gold tone is perfect!<br />I have a question about your board and batten. How do you keep the baseboards clean, especially the corners where the batten meets the baseboard? We installed B and B in our bathroom, and the baseboards get so dusty, but when I try to wipe them, dirt and grime get stuck in those corners and make a little dark spot that I can't get out! Any tips? Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12243450163810932003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-59327763224084790192016-02-03T01:47:05.623-06:002016-02-03T01:47:05.623-06:00Thanks for the tip! Thanks for the tip! Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955749120162952164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-10226860111671246882016-02-02T23:14:11.444-06:002016-02-02T23:14:11.444-06:00Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to give ...Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to give that a try and definitely let you know how it turns out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220734943940470124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-25635680507285911162016-02-02T21:45:08.361-06:002016-02-02T21:45:08.361-06:00Hi Carrie,
I was having a lot of trouble trying to...Hi Carrie,<br />I was having a lot of trouble trying to apply the Rub 'n Buff to the stainless bracket I bought but had no trouble getting it to stick to the oil rubbed bronze version. It definitely seems to work much better on a more porous surface. And I usually try to wait at least 8 hours between adding a second coat. I wonder if it would help to sand the stainless/nickel or use a liquid deglosser first? <br /><br />xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-57433748071312851812016-02-02T21:23:20.747-06:002016-02-02T21:23:20.747-06:00Thank you! And I agree, lucky lady over here. :)Thank you! And I agree, lucky lady over here. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-90189952876410110462016-02-02T21:22:23.939-06:002016-02-02T21:22:23.939-06:00You got it, Karen! The round rail we purchased ha...You got it, Karen! The round rail we purchased has a flat bottom. Flat side down, my husband lined up the 45 degree angle of the saw while I held the long piece steady on the far end. He cut it and then we rotated the rail around and adjusted his saw and made the second cut on the opposite end. Hope that helps but feel free to ask any additional questions. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-29824531557537699132016-02-02T21:17:44.673-06:002016-02-02T21:17:44.673-06:00If you are painting a railing, I would start with ...If you are painting a railing, I would start with a good oil base primer followed by an enamel paint, sanding between coats. I hope you are able to get the look you are after Esther! IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-70500330187524960902016-02-02T21:14:39.795-06:002016-02-02T21:14:39.795-06:00That sounds really neat, I would love to see a pic...That sounds really neat, I would love to see a picture of how it turns out. Good luck with your project, sounds like a little patience is important with that one. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-1343048949068224722016-02-02T18:55:15.954-06:002016-02-02T18:55:15.954-06:00My husband wants me to stop visiting your blog bec...My husband wants me to stop visiting your blog because his "honey-do" list keeps growing!! ;) I have a question about the gold leaf wax that you use. How long do you leave between coats? I tried it on some brushed nickel handles and found that I was rubbing more off than on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220734943940470124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-89821783963598775602016-02-02T18:28:24.832-06:002016-02-02T18:28:24.832-06:00It looked great! You are so lucky to have a handy...It looked great! You are so lucky to have a handy husband!!!Zinnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977198109103055641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81503951030990056392016-02-02T17:19:03.878-06:002016-02-02T17:19:03.878-06:00Ahahaha! Thank God I'm not the only one who th...Ahahaha! Thank God I'm not the only one who thinks those light fixtures look like a giant boob hanging from the ceiling!<br />Let's see, the longest I've had a project pending? Well, we've been in this house for 15 plus years so.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185534110916242805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-5882827475875879012016-02-02T17:07:51.568-06:002016-02-02T17:07:51.568-06:00What a lovely stairwell! Ah, for a finished baseme...What a lovely stairwell! Ah, for a finished basement and stairs....that is waaaaay down on the list though. I do have a question about the handrail. We have an identical one on our basement stairwell and eventually when we have a finished wall, I'd like to get a new one. I'm interested in how you did the return. Did you just lay the rail on the saw with the flat side down and then cut a 45 degree angle? I'm trying to picture the placement/position of the rail before cutting. Thank you. Your home is so sweet.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917839178944601336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-13400875893733898402016-02-02T16:57:32.144-06:002016-02-02T16:57:32.144-06:00Jen, your stairway looks so good. We've had, &...Jen, your stairway looks so good. We've had, "remove carpet on stairs" on our list for so long. Sharing how beautiful your project turned out to my husband hoping to convince him we did to do this stat!!! Thank you for always keeping us inspired with your lovely home.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-57907248908047903592016-02-02T16:36:37.761-06:002016-02-02T16:36:37.761-06:00The railing looks perfect, the stain, the gold rub...The railing looks perfect, the stain, the gold rub and buff and that super clean 45 degree angle. Cudos for making the stairs safe! So crazy how sometimes a design choice can keep us from fixing a safety hazard in the house! The good things is your boys are big and they know how to safely go up and down, which bought you guys more time to make it as lovely as the rest of the house. Love it! Lilly's Home Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10253954052184722229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-49188727689110049942016-02-02T16:26:04.922-06:002016-02-02T16:26:04.922-06:00Looks great! I'm totally with you on cleaning ...Looks great! I'm totally with you on cleaning carpet (especially on stairs). Other than large area rugs, our house now has no carpet at all. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it but I LOVE it. My roomba is my best friend.Jen | A Sip of Blisshttp://www.asipofbliss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-2123187944060834102016-02-02T15:54:19.031-06:002016-02-02T15:54:19.031-06:00Nicely done! I'm REALLY digging that wax metal...Nicely done! I'm REALLY digging that wax metallic finish product! :)Michellehttp://www.michellebinette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-87386272822201632852016-02-02T14:20:51.092-06:002016-02-02T14:20:51.092-06:00Great timing! We still need to do a railing in our...Great timing! We still need to do a railing in our garage and I'll be revisiting your tutorial!Jenn @ Loveland Lodgehttp://lovelandlodge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-27369524269409617252016-02-02T14:09:22.352-06:002016-02-02T14:09:22.352-06:00Ditto! :-)Ditto! :-)Laura Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327925242918273566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-53707868069494173512016-02-02T13:09:08.449-06:002016-02-02T13:09:08.449-06:00I love Benjamin Moore paint. I basically have it t...I love Benjamin Moore paint. I basically have it through my whole house. So many beautiful colors. The new railing looks great - I adore dark stain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948217552823755297noreply@blogger.com