If you’re not as lucky as these homeowners and could mount your handrail post right down into the ground, then it’s a lot easier than you think to mount it to concrete. This is one of the things that ...

Q: I’d like to upgrade the handrail system of my staircase. How are the newel posts typically fastened to the floor? A: Often, a newel post will be fastened with a metal bracket that surrounds its ...

Staircase handrails rely on the newel post — the large post that anchors the handrail at the bottom of the staircase — for support. If the post is loose, the railing becomes wobbly and offers little ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 80th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Learn how to install stair parts in Part 1 of our series, focusing on securing newel posts professionally for a sturdy and polished staircase. #StairInstallation #DIYStairs #HomeImprovement State Dept ...