Over time, due to natural wear and tear, stair newel posts can become wobbly or loose, posing a risk to both the safety and aesthetic appeal of your home. Fortunately, fixing a wobbly newel post is not as daunting a task as it may seem. This article provides a simple, step-by-step guide to help you restore your newel post to its former sturdiness.
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A simple way to renovate your hallway this autumn is by installing the popular Reflections range of glass balustrade. Not only is it simple to install for those competent in DIY, but the glass panels will give your room a brighter, renewed sense of space. The following guide contains installation instructions for the base rail and newel posts in the rake section.
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Using a few tools, a basic knowledge of wood joinery and some newly purchased stair balustrade, refurbishing the look of your staircase can be very easy. A common question we get asked at Blueprint Joinery is how to fix a handrail to a newel post. This article looks at the different types of handrail bolt kits we stock here on the website that will help make fitting a handrail to newel post super easy.
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Deck refurbishing is usually as easy as a simple clean and refinish. But if you’ve found damaged parts or you're planning to change the look of your current decking, you will need to replace your components. In either case, we are here to help. Find our useful renovation tips to spruce up your decking area on a budget in our latest article.
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Give your old Newel Posts a brand-new look with our high-quality Solid Oak Stair Newel Post Cladding. This Cladding Kit provides the perfect, seamless finish to your Newel Posts. When finished, this Cladding looks stunning with new timber, glass, or metal balustrade. From buying to installation, you'll find it all in this Buyer's Guide.
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Building a door canopy is a simple way of protecting your exterior door from the elements. However, paying someone to fit one isn't cheap. Most people don't realise that it's quite doable to build a door canopy themselves. This article includes helpful tips and advice to guide you through your first door canopy project.
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Feeling overwhelmed or just struggling to find the time when it comes to renovating yours or someone else’s home this winter? Whether you’re a homeowner, DIY enthusiast, home renovator or tradesperson, we can help take away some of the confusion and time required planning a new renovation project. Get in touch with a member of our expert team today.
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Replacing or ordering new door hardware can sometimes be a little confusing. Whether you’re exploring the world of door hardware online or at your local home improvement store, it helps to be able to understand some of the product-specific terminology and industry jargon. We hope this article will increase your understanding and make product selection easier.
Glass balustrade in 2022 seems to be becoming more and more popular in a variety of different commercial and domestic settings. To keep the glass in place, we recommend quality glass balustrade clamps. This article looks at the uses of glass clamps, the advantages of glass clamps and the products we stock here on the Blueprint Joinery website.
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Once you have fitted and fixed your decking, you’ll need to give the product the best possible treatment and then maintain it in order to protect it from the harsh weather. This article looks at the different ways to finish and maintain your outdoor decking.
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