DIY STAIRCASE MAKEOVER | Updating Railing + Runner Install *ON A BUDGET*
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DIY STAIRCASE MAKEOVER | Updating Railing + Runner Install *ON A BUDGET* In this video I’m sharing with you step-by-step how to refinish your old dark wood staircase railing & newel posts and stain them to a white oak finish to match your flooring, how to install a stair runner on a budget, how to update your air return vent cover, and how to hang a gallery wall on your staircase! This video is packed with DIY affordable weekend projects you can do to update your dated home on a budget! Interior Designer: Kristen McGowan #diy #staircasemakeover Tools & products needed can be found below Runner Rug: https://rstyle.me/+G1A81DzOmqjBeAzFBPI-NA Orbital Sander: https://amzlink.to/az0uWcJnruXuB 80 grit sandpaper: https://amzlink.to/az0qZoGhYn2r3 Detail sander: https://amzlink.to/az0mcjG6EcXcy Sanding blocks: https://amzlink.to/az0BnV17fNfz7 sunbleached stain: https://amzlink.to/az0G8vG2NtEA7 Polyurethane (matte): https://amzlink.to/az0ZPtVXS3EZo 2 x 20 Carpet pad: https://amzlink.to/az0fo8DxPwehe Carpet tape: https://amzlink.to/az0Z1I4TodA3m Painters Tape: https://amzlink.to/az0OrhjEPA7M4 Electric Stapler: https://amzlink.to/az0tLFqhdtMM3 Narrow Crown Stapler: https://go.magik.ly/ml/2dlna/ Vent cover: https://amzlink.to/az0W5nhRcruJB ▶ SHOP MY AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/kristenmcgowan ▶ SHOP MY NEW HOME: https://shopmy.us/kristenmcgowan ▶ SHOP MY LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/kristenmcgowan - CATCH UP ON PREVIOUS VIDEOS - DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER (UNDER $500): https://youtu.be/3UPFCsa--Hg?si=4ZyqkTvzvnawxCFx WE BOUGHT A HOUSE + HOUSE HUNTING JOURNEY: https://youtu.be/hXBCr_c_5YY?si=pkxZU1k4LDUbhvn1 NEW EMPTY HOUSE TOUR: https://youtu.be/bbmeqGRfE_s?si=sKTbIzT15I7W8NqL REFINISHING OUR HARDWOOD FLOORS: https://youtu.be/Mdwxn8IOulo?si=XIZjwh0jOJs2WQf7 MOVING INTO OUR NEW HOME + DECORATE WITH ME: https://youtu.be/rDZhBI7-RAo?si=wakFYqmiv1eo3Jra EXTREME HOME OFFICE MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/X-A_xwvseBo?si=sG9zednNEIH5fRrS EXTREME SUNROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/4s9IufrG4iA?si=VZXMrp0nVQtN-yDr NEW HOME GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/9o83Ms6Miwo?si=F4jCqL5EApfMvyK9 OUR FINISHED LAKE HOUSE TOUR: https://youtu.be/gXiepP_fFzs?si=PS-Y-9pr6SHvxEXs - R O O M M A K E O V E R S - FAMILY ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/O0Zs2aq35-E LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/TRlDDwLAYrY BACHELORS APARTMENT MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/wr9cz3F2eho?si=Ooqy4wyOeBh90ijQ MY GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/-ug8r0pO9m0 NEW BREAKFAST NOOK MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/0H9oi-yLDS8 DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/BkUDxvhVVpw BATHROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/81hJHT-u_Uo DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/GmZxKPCuRyQ SMALL BATHROOM (POWDER ROOM MAKEOVER): https://youtu.be/3bbGZj9qGdM - F O L L O W M E - Kristen McGowan: Designer, Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College ▶INSTAGRAM: @kristenmcgowan https://www.instagram.com/kristenmcgowan/?hl=en ▶TIKTOK: kristenmcowan https://www.tiktok.com/@kristenmcgowan?lang=en ▶ Pinterest: KristenMcGowanDesign https://pin.it/10F8vYF ▶THREADS: @kristenmcgowann ▶SNAPCHAT: kristenmcgowan ▶BLOG: https://www.kristenmcgowan.com/ ▶BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Some links above are affiliate links from which I get a small commission. This does not affect you as a customer at all, but helps me keep on making videos for you guys! All opinions are my own :)
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