Hi guys! Madeline here from Ellis & Page! When we bought our current home we knew that it needed a lot of work. Now that we have been living here for a few months, we are really starting to understand what that means! We have already done a lot of painting, and I think I […]
Stair Banister Renovation Using Existing Newel Post and Handrail
I really love seeing the tutorials and projects we share here used in your homes. We poured so much love and energy into our stair remodel — I am just beaming that Trish took inspiration from it when she wanted to redo her builder-grade basic stair railing. But, rather than remove the newel post like we did, […]
DIY Stair Banister Makeover Using Gel Stain
When we talk beautifying a builder-grade home, we hear two complaints most: builder beige (or “nicotine white”) paint and builder-grade oak — everywhere! If you’re looking to upgrade your honey oak stair railing, cabinets, or other oak fixtures, gel stain is a great way to update without having to do all the work of completely […]