DIY Stair Railing Makeover Baluster and Newel Post Revamp
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- This DIY stair railing makeover project is a beautiful, modern remodel of our outdated stair railing baluster and newel post. I designed this stair railing using metal as well as wood in a horizontal orientation for a contemporary look.
I chose steel conduit as my metal because I could cut it with an angle grinder to my desired length, measuring about 1/4″ less than needed so I could wiggle it into place.
For the wood newel post, I bought 1/4″ thick MDF and used a brad nailer to attach it to the existing post. I couldn’t access the newel post through the basement ceiling, so I just built off what was already there and I knew was stable. I bought the topper and bottom skirt as pre-made pieces. They were originally meant for outdoor decks, but I didn’t see why I couldn’t have them indoors. Building my own newel post with parts instead of buying a pre-made one saved me more than $100.
For complete materials list, cost, and more information, visit my blog www.welcome-to-...
Enjoy my stair baluster transformation, step by step!
i think this was fab transformation. Do not worry about all the people with negative comments . This is her home and she took the time to show what is possible . Thank you for the video
If she verifies her plans meet local code before she begins all is good. Her home, sure, but when they hit it big on TH-cam they will be selling, realtor then has to sell a compliant home.
What negative comments, are you mental??? And honestly Melissa seems like one of the most normal, well-adjusted people out there, I don't think she needs you running around clucking at everybody.
@@brokenbiker220 Dude really?
@@nava11182005 Really.
@@brokenbiker220 who are you to Judge. She is a great presenter. Just a little prep and she can transfer "correct" information and be a youtube sensation!
I love that you went through six wardrobe changes. Kind of puts DIY projects into perspective; never have I ever started a project and finished it the same day... although usually my clothes don't change or are even washed between stops and starts:)
Yes exactly! I actually did do this whole project in a week, but it was lots of wardrobe changes. I'm sure at least one of those wasn't because it was a different day, but because of baby spit up lol
I’m trying to removed the stained handrail and was looking for ideas and ma’am , you just gave me the best idea , no welding or anything complicated and something that will look soooo niceeee ! Thank you for sharing it
Absolutely wonderful! I'm impressed, not only by your ingenuity, but your attention to detail. Very well done! And good for you for getting the little one involved. It's never to early to teach them how to be self sufficient!
Its worse then before
Great work !! This is exactly what I was looking for. I just cancelled my $1600 rail order from Wayfair. :)
Awesome. I didn't realize you could do that to an old newel post. Good job.
One of my favorite DIY videos ever! Beautiful project outcome and I adore how your kids were involved.
Aw thank you!
AWSOME job! A lot of hard work went into it and to have two little ones to deal with as well. HATS FF TO YOU! Great job😊
I really like this new look! You have inspired me to update my railings now! Thank you
I'm so glad I came across your vid! Now I feel more confident changing out my own railing! Thank you!
I just watched this with the BIGGEST smile on my face the whole time! Go 'head Girl!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!! So inspired! want to do this in my basement!
I am a man that needs to build this for his new home, I have a baby on the way and I have no idea how to do it. You are a fucking legend!
Wow! You are a clever girl and an awesome mom. That's so cool that your babies are involved in your art. Thanks for the video your vid is the best I've seen yet.
Clever and code compliant have to meet in the middle. This looks great, hope it doesn't have to get ripped out when they sell.
I personally think you did a great job on the stairs. Looks amazing, I am looking to redo my stairs as well. You just gave me the confidence to do it myself. Again great job, and don't pay attention to the crazies out there lol.
I’m not too sure about the safety of those rails, but you are definitely very talented! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing job…it came out sooo good
Very nice improvement, you make it look so easy.
You did a fantastic job!!!!!
That was a wonderful job! My staircase looks just like your old one. I am going to try this!!
Remove victorian woodwork for boring cheap metal
Wow. That is an incredible transformation. It really updates a dated look (before). I appreciated reading the entire blog on your website which addresses the various safety/building code issues people have here. Kudos to you. Great look, great job.
Wifey needs to watch this. Great job!
I know this is a couple of years old but I’m going to ‘attempt’ to do this. I love it so much.
Managed to do this, went for chrome poles but looks great. Thanks again for the inspiration
Love the modern update. Wish you had downward railings as well. I would've loved to see how you tackle the slope.
Very impressive work! I bet the kids love climbing on the new one. :)
You make it seem so easy!!!
Great job! Thank you for sharing this! You're a real inspiration!
You have Mad skills! Awesome job!
Love it! You go girl! I’m inspired.
Awesome work, I like the style and thought about doing it myself then I remembered my two year old. He would definitely climb over it lol :(
I like the way you covered the end post.
Awesome, keep. It up girl.
Wow BEAUTIFUL! And the rails turned out nice as well.
Its worse
This looks so amazing!! Very neat and elegant
Great job!!! Love the kids there with you!! ;))
Its just incredible 👍👍👍👍
Great for the kids to climb!! 😱😱
Girl you did that! Looks awesome!
OMG Melissa this is amazing. I love the modern look! :D
Lily Ardor thank you!
OH WOW REALLY! Thank you. Your too kind. :D :D Funny, I'm always over on your blog getting inspired. You are awesome girl. Love your creativity.
Thanks! Same to you!!
Old is better, why do white middle aged women always like to take away the soul from their homes
You're beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.
So awesome. I’m definitely going to try this now. Thank you!!
Mad skills Great job
Thank you!
So nice. Great job.
This looks so nice, I adore this look. Plus you did a killer job on the work I respect! It is unfortunate as others have said, against building code because of climbing dangers. The design idea has been removed from production because of it. Sucks because it looks so good. I was just flipping through a design text an hour ago and they had some modern 80's designs with horizontals like this, they do look good and I bemoaned the fact we can't use them anymore.
Great video for exactly what I want to do.
Love the new look!!
Great job! Your use of tools, attention to details, and editing the video provide an inspiration to other women to get in there and just do it--kids and all. I personally love the "after" look much better than the "before," though it may be a bit too modern for some traditional homes to pull off that look. Kudos.
Really impressed. Great job and video.
Looks awesome!!! Nice job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Looks much better. Thinking about doing the same with mine.
No it doesnt
Wow! Nice job!
nice job thanks for sharing
Beautifully done! 🥰
Nice job!
Okayyy that’s cute! I wanna do it too! Thanks 💕
No
Great job! Looks amazing.
GREAT JOB!!
Good job Melissa :)
Really impressive
Wow ... great job👍🏽
Do you ever take a break? Amazing. Bravo!
I can definitely see the kids trying to climb that 😂
wow i can't believe u done this without getting paint and calking everywhere
Ok, you're badass!!
Well done mama!
At first i was like, cute baby 0:50 - then i was like, OMG it took her 4 years to finish the stairs, look how old the kids is now 3:42 !! ;)
Hahaha! I actually did these stairs in one week and have three kids lol
Great DYI job! Some things to consider though. Horizontal balusters are not to code on most parts of the country. Main reason is because kids can climb them. So please be careful with that!
Excellent work, Melissa! Are you going to do more videos like this again?
Check out these modern industrial shelves I just finished building! th-cam.com/video/iqvKT0nwg-k/w-d-xo.html
great job!!
Love the music. Totally groovy.
You are amazing !
Nice gym equipment for the kids .
Excellent job
Amazing !!! I am going to do this
Great work
I LOVE THIS! I love that you are a woman that did this!!!😘😘😘
What a dumb comment. It infers that a woman wouldn't ordinarily be able to do something like this.
😉👍👍I Like very nice 😍
Brilliant.
Great job!! watching this will save me some money!
l hope😕. Don't know if I'm that handy with the power tools but I have to prove my husband wrong😉. Girl power! I like the modern look!
outstanding!
I prefer the original, but it was a cool job and the outcome is well done
Original is way better
Amazed.
Fantastic!
Love it!
emezinggggg❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
You did a great job with this. Can you tell me what you are doing right in the beginning? Where did those black iron spindles come from? My railing is wood spindles, traditional. I want to take them out and do horizontal, but not sure what it will look like because they are right on the hardwood floor.
Hey, where did you buy the metal horizontal balusters? I can't seem to find ones long enough anywhere. You mentioned "Steel Conduit four 1/2″ by 10′ poles = $9.32" in your materials and I can't find anything remotely close to that price. Looks nice though!
Wonderful
You are a bad ass.. thx for the vid....
I see this is a few years old. I just found it today. it looks awesome! Kids helps is awesome too. they love helping. I didn't see a link for where you got the round tubing from? are they hollow 1" OD? hope to hear back so I can order supplies and get project started before Feb 2021 cheers!
Fantastic! How to encase a winding rail -- any suggestions?
looks great.....just wondering how long it will take for the kids to figure out that its a great climbing ladder....
I'm not sure, it's more than a year later and none of them have tried climbing it yet.
You did a terrific job....I am a new grandpa and look at things from the "what is the worst thing that will happen" on stuff like this, as we live in a raised ranch with 2 open stairwells....your video was great. Loved seeing your little one sit there and play while you worked.
Welcome to the Woods what a marvelous idea and job you did! You are my hero!!! Thank you saving me a lot of money! I'm so doing this!
Where can I get those caps?
It looks great and I love the modern look of horizontal balusters - but unfortunately some of the other comments are correct. For anyone else looking in and thinking about doing a similar DIY - just be aware that this is against code in most states before you go forward. If you have any future plans about putting the home on the market, you'll never be able to resell with that up.
Did you do the same treatment on the stairs? Nice job
where did you get the clamps you were using on the post, thanks mike
Gotta say great job! In changing safety devices in your home like this, check with local codes to ensure your changes are safe and legal. I believe the most important item is no more than 4" spacing and I believe she did this. Would have been nice if she showed it with a ruler. I see she used a 'hack saw" to hack the top off the old railing!
Like this where did you get the rods from
excellent
Anyone else see the dangers (with kids) in horizontal balusters at a set of stairs? You've just created something that will NO doubt be enticing to climb.
This is the sexiest video on youtube
Amen
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By far!!!