It certainly opened things up and looks nice. Keep the old wooden parts they are so ornamental and can be used for other projects to give it a traditional look. Great video.👍♥️
You give a lot of detail and great info… one thing I often wonder as a DIYer is how much something like this cost? Many of the folks I follow never give that kind of info. Even a ball park price would be great…
The new railings do look nice, but personally i prefer the old railing, it matched better with the actual stairs. Buuuuut not my house so if you like it you do it :)
Great Job April again. I watched you from when you first started on here and told you you are a great carpenter. You have gotten better and better every time. Happy New Year to you and your family. Keep up the great work. Take Care April
I saw them install that kind of system on an episode of Ask This Old House and fell in love with it. If i have an opportunity to actually own a house that has a wrap around porch that is going on it.
Rubber mallet? Wasn't that a dead blow hammer? This came out awesome! Love seeing you using eye and ear protection, so many people totally neglect this!
Would you be able to share the price for the system you installed? Just want to get a ballpark sense of the cost associated with using a system like this. Thanks!
It looks phenomenal, but my issue with it is the fact that most insurance (at least, where I live in the region of Quebec, Canada) wouldn't pay if something happened as it is considered a "ladder", so a child could climb up on top of each "ropes" and fall down...
This looks super interesting. Could you please tell me how much it would be to build something exactly the same size with this particular pattern. And then would double the size just be twice as much?
April, your work is impressive but, I agree with the other viewers, the wooden railing was beautiful. Maybe a new coat of stain and poly would have done the trick!
I can not thank you enough. I am doing a full home remodel and my stair railing I wanted the cable look but had no clue what to get or my first steps. Your video was one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen. And I am now buying from Viewrail for my new look. THANK YOU!!
we liked The modern railings after until we saw our children climb on them! Within 1 week of moving in to our new home, we spent $$$ to demolish the whole railing and changed it to the traditional vertical one!
What about the railing down the stairwell? Building inspectors here would have a heart attack and never approve an occupancy permit unless it is in. Is there a solution?
I'm kind of surprised that the horizontal cables are even allowed. They basically provide a ladder so a little kid can climb up and launch themselves over the top. Those rails aren't to my taste but it's your house so if you like them that's what counts. Regardless, nice job on the installation. By the way, I'm old so my taste runs more toward the railing that you removed. 🙂
I'm with you, Gene. When April started to cut that beautiful, wooden rail......I felt like quoting Fred Sanford and screaming, "It's the big one, Elizabeth!" because I was sure that a major heart attack was sure to follow! Of course as you mentioned, it's April's house and she certainly should decorate and equip it according to her own tastes. I also enjoyed the video. I always do. I was just glad that it was her house, not mine. Thanks for the video, April. You're the best.
True - would't be allowed in Germany...(well, would be, if the height is small enough, noone would get hurt) but at that height - it would NOT. Take care of your Kids
@@pteddie6965 Same here....I cringed when the first post was being cut. I like the look of the new railing but outside rather than indoors, or maybe in a more industrial indoor setting, like a city loft for example.
@@LiqdPT and the old style draws kids because it’s a challenge. I didn’t take my railing off because I was worried about them falling I just didn’t want them ruining the railing. They’ve already taken many headers down the steps. We live on a farm where there are far greater risk then a falling down the steps. I guess that’s why I find it silly when people worry about such things.
unless i missed it, i dont see how you attached that post/top rail to the wall? doesnt it have to be attached? also, for diy and someone completely new to this its more helpful to give direction on everything and not skip steps just saying "i did this thing" thanks!
I think AW and the Universe have a different definition of "easy". :) Another gem, but dang, sure liked that old one too.
I loved the wooden one
It certainly opened things up and looks nice. Keep the old wooden parts they are so ornamental and can be used for other projects to give it a traditional look. Great video.👍♥️
You give a lot of detail and great info… one thing I often wonder as a DIYer is how much something like this cost? Many of the folks I follow never give that kind of info. Even a ball park price would be great…
The Express system for something like this is $4-5K.
View Rail is a nice option for a handrail! It looks great. You make it look simple April. Thanks for sharing another project. Keep on building!
Thank you very much!
I love your deck at your commercial property! It looked ready for a tree house built.
Nice, but like some other comments below, I too liked the old one
"Sawlz Awl"...love the southern drawl 😁 Awesome job, April!
Thank you! Yes, you can't outrun the Texas Accent. :)
I love the new modern look, great job April!
Thanks! I do too. Thanks for watching.
I was literally thinking about doing something very similar in my house a couple of weeks ago. Timely video, looks easy enough to tackle on my own!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, April! Wow! That really opened up the room and it looks great too! Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
The new railings do look nice, but personally i prefer the old railing, it matched better with the actual stairs. Buuuuut not my house so if you like it you do it :)
I CAN'T say that I agree. The new cables are bussin'.
Sometimes it's better to say things in your head and not share.
Yuck
Why are your videos so addictive?! 👏✨ I’m hooked!
I'm glad you enjoy my Channel! Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson Thanks and you are the best !
Great Job April again. I watched you from when you first started on here and told you you are a great carpenter. You have gotten better and better every time. Happy New Year to you and your family. Keep up the great work. Take Care April
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.
Wow, that's absolutely beautiful, April! Great idea and terrific job! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much! Same to you!
Seeing that system in a house looks awesome!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Girl, you're a wrecking ball! Great job!
I saw them install that kind of system on an episode of Ask This Old House and fell in love with it. If i have an opportunity to actually own a house that has a wrap around porch that is going on it.
The old railing look fine to me.
You personally gave me advice for these railings on your deck video. I just got the stairs finished and ordered my view rail yesterday.
Awesome! Great to hear! Thanks for watching.
Check out Cable Bullet. I LOVE them for wire rail systems.
Major IMPROVEMENT!
Thanks. I think so. I like the more modern look rather than the style the previous owner preferred. Thanks for watching.
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing. Have a great 2023 and stay safe.🙂🙂
Thanks, you too!
Love that railing! Looks amazing April!
Thank you very much!
Great job narrating, too.
Glad you liked it!
Looks good April, thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe. Fred.
Thanks, you too!
April this railing system is beautiful, and I'm an old school farmhouse kind of guy. 👍
I’m think wood posts and barbed wire for the rustic approach.
Very cool April❤❤❤❤ Love this project!!!! ❤❤❤
Did you pull them out to do the second end? Looks like the second end being crimped on might be hard to do if they are in the post.
Wow, it looks great!
Well done, April!
Thanks so much!
Haha! Love the Thor lightning strike on the demo.
I loved sneaking that in! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing your time and talent
I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson You are most welcome
I liked the old one. 😢
Great job on the cable star railing system, April. You DIY skills are impeccable. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson You bet I did April. Have great Tuesday. 👍
Another great video Ms April ❤
Thanks for watching.
Nice job on the star railing April! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP
Thanks for watching!
@@AprilWilkerson Your very welcome April! Have a wonderful Sunday😎
The new rail looks much better. Great job April, as usual. 👍👏
I like your golf art on the wall
I've recently got into golf and just love it! Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson May I ask where you got it?
I made it! :)
Rubber mallet? Wasn't that a dead blow hammer?
This came out awesome! Love seeing you using eye and ear protection, so many people totally neglect this!
Total bada$$ this looks so beautiful and modern🔥🔥🔥❤
Would you be able to share the price for the system you installed? Just want to get a ballpark sense of the cost associated with using a system like this. Thanks!
Beautiful and easy = EXPENSIVE. Nicely done.
exactly....
Rather have wood and nice finishes tbh.
Visual effects! You've gone a long way since building that trash can corral several years ago.
Very nice upgrade, you make it look so easy, well done. 😊😊👍👍
Thank you!
Nice work👍👍👍👍👍
деревянные перила выглядели лучше чем новые)))
Oh you have such a nice home!
I preferred the rail and spindle before rather than the after
No one asked
@@bravesirrobin8376 a bit miserable are we?
@@Harrythehat58 mad?
@@bravesirrobin8376 I'm not mat but evidently you are because I voiced an opinion.
uncommon opinion : i prefer the wooden one 😍😍😍😍😍😍
@April_Wilkerson Oh really 😂😂 😂😂😂😂
It really does look 👀 great!
It looks phenomenal, but my issue with it is the fact that most insurance (at least, where I live in the region of Quebec, Canada) wouldn't pay if something happened as it is considered a "ladder", so a child could climb up on top of each "ropes" and fall down...
Awesome video as always.
Thanks!
THANKS FOR SHARING THIS APRIL 🤗😎💚💚💚
This looks super interesting. Could you please tell me how much it would be to build something exactly the same size with this particular pattern. And then would double the size just be twice as much?
Looks awesome April great job as always.
Thanks so much!
Love the project. Great job.
Good morning mam I like your woodworking tools I'm rainero magpatoc from butuan city mindanao Philippines I'm your new subscriber God bless you
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.
Thank you also and bless you
I just prayed,”Lord please give me just half of April’s energy and stamina.”
Always loved your video April.🤗🤗
Just saw the commercials for next 😂 Cute.
April, your work is impressive but, I agree with the other viewers, the wooden railing was beautiful. Maybe a new coat of stain and poly would have done the trick!
I really love the new, modern look, but that's my taste. To each their own. Thanks for watching.
To each their own. If l bought a house with the cable railings, I'd make a video about how to remove it and replace it with what you removed.
One day?! You're amazing lol
A nice wooden on to a modern one...April you are breaking my heart.
have a happy new Year
Thanks! You too!
It's all ready been 2 years since the tree house deck thing build??? Time flies
What did you use to cut the rail? I am planning to do this and thought maybe use a chop saw with a steel cutting blade
Very nice looks great 👍 You always make it look easy!!
Thanks!
Cheer~~a fence or barrier made of rails.😊
Wonder what would happen if a child were to try to climb the railings? Would they bend?
The child or the railings?
She has grown on me she’s actually very talented but this project hate to say it so much better Before
Fantastic April. Modern yet kind to the eyes. Happy new year
Thank you. Same to you!
Very cool. The setup for these on the commercial property looks awesome weaving through the trees like a tree house.
Thanks. I am inspired.
I can not thank you enough. I am doing a full home remodel and my stair railing I wanted the cable look but had no clue what to get or my first steps. Your video was one of the best DIY videos I have ever seen. And I am now buying from Viewrail for my new look. THANK YOU!!
Awesome! I love the modern look. Thanks for Sharing and for watching.
Amazing, as usual!
Glad you think so!
Great video. Thanks for sharing. That's a really clever system. I'm going to take a look at their website.
Glad it was helpful!
GENIA . TE AMO DESDE ARGENTINA
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We live in a single story ranch. For now. I’ll remember this upgrade. For later.
How is it holding up, specifically the one on the corner by the stairs? Is it loose? (Wiggling)
It's as sturdy as the date I installed it. No wiggling at all. Thanks for watching.
it's nice but not kid friendly, they can climbe-it and fall on the other side
Nice job
Love this!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Looks great
How far did you overhang the base plate/trim on the inside of the staircase? Thanks!
I know you said you ordered through viewrail? But did your cable wire come in black? I’m only finding stainless steel.
looks like you have a helper
THE OLD ONE WAS NOT BAD
Hi I love your hat and your in dance 🕺 💗
we liked The modern railings after until we saw our children climb on them! Within 1 week of moving in to our new home, we spent $$$ to demolish the whole railing and changed it to the traditional vertical one!
What about the railing down the stairwell? Building inspectors here would have a heart attack and never approve an occupancy permit unless it is in. Is there a solution?
I'm kind of surprised that the horizontal cables are even allowed. They basically provide a ladder so a little kid can climb up and launch themselves over the top. Those rails aren't to my taste but it's your house so if you like them that's what counts. Regardless, nice job on the installation. By the way, I'm old so my taste runs more toward the railing that you removed. 🙂
I'm with you, Gene. When April started to cut that beautiful, wooden rail......I felt like quoting Fred Sanford and screaming, "It's the big one, Elizabeth!" because I was sure that a major heart attack was sure to follow!
Of course as you mentioned, it's April's house and she certainly should decorate and equip it according to her own tastes. I also enjoyed the video. I always do.
I was just glad that it was her house, not mine. Thanks for the video, April.
You're the best.
True - would't be allowed in Germany...(well, would be, if the height is small enough, noone would get hurt) but at that height - it would NOT. Take care of your Kids
@@pteddie6965 Same here....I cringed when the first post was being cut. I like the look of the new railing but outside rather than indoors, or maybe in a more industrial indoor setting, like a city loft for example.
@@sbffsbrarbrr I agree with you C/Lady.
Isn't it amazing how different tastes in decorating are?
Agreed. As a parent this really concerns me for whomever purchases this home when she sells it.
Looks nice. I can just imagine how kids will use the wires to climb up ... just something to think about when you have kids over.
Yea cause they certainly won’t climb the other railing. 😂😂
@@dontfit6380 the other rail didn't have rungs for them to climb
@@LiqdPT you don’t have kids do you.
I took my railings off so the kids would quit climbing them. They were the same style as April removed.
@@dontfit6380 but creating a ladder makes it much easier and for younger kids, leading to a 10+ foot drop
@@LiqdPT and the old style draws kids because it’s a challenge. I didn’t take my railing off because I was worried about them falling I just didn’t want them ruining the railing. They’ve already taken many headers down the steps. We live on a farm where there are far greater risk then a falling down the steps. I guess that’s why I find it silly when people worry about such things.
Very good!😊👏👏👏🌷
Thank you!
What is dimensions of the bottom post is it 4x4 ?
Hi . I like the install and the product ( specially the dance) but why the hats indoor.?
It was very cold that day. Thanks for watching.
A million times better.. That old look is just that...OLD!!! 😊..great job..
I prefer the old one
unless i missed it, i dont see how you attached that post/top rail to the wall? doesnt it have to be attached? also, for diy and someone completely new to this its more helpful to give direction on everything and not skip steps just saying "i did this thing" thanks!
Thanks
Looks great would have been awesome with a wood rail.
My taste is the more modern look thank the wooden rail look the previous owner enjoyed. It's all good and what fits you. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson I should have said wood top rail something cool like burl wood or something to make it pop.