We found that a carpenter would charge $375 to remove a metal railing and replace with a 5-foot-long, 23-inch-high prefinished oak railing and balusters on the second-floor landing of a house. We ...

To upgrade a home with a metal railing on the second floor landing, consider using a new hardwood railing. It’s sure to be noticed for its traditional good looks. The project requires some woodworking ...

On your last trip to the architectural salvage yard, you doubtless saw scores of antique sinks, windows, and at every turn, balusters. Most often made of wood, these spindles once supported the ...