December 11th, 2011

While housing prices continue to climb, and that it is difficult to find space to fit all his belongings, what a shame if you are not able to maximize every square foot of your home. But there are many ideas to maximize every corner, as the place beneath the stairs. Precisely, here are 3 ideas for development dedicated to this space often lost.
Develop a library
One way to use space under the stairs is to make a small library. For this, we can choose a rack-shaped boxes of stairs so you can slide it under the steps or decide to create a library yourself by layering different colored boxes that are screwed or that one glue them available once selected. And here’s an extra space dedicated to storage of books.
Set up a home office
Find a place to set up his office is not always obvious when lack of space in the room. If you have stairs, so it’s time to think! Under the steps, we easily suspend two or three shelves for books and workbooks available. Just below, place the office neither seen nor known. Planning to win the key (see the picture against)!
Install storage
Finally, the available space under the stairs can be converted into storage, be it shoes, household items, clothing. Among the ideas to remember, there’s boxes on wheels, custom closets or shelves on which there are boxes and baskets.
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December 7th, 2010
The installation of a staircase is easy and most people with some experience DIY can install in just hours. However, many people are unsure about buying a chairlift because they do not know how to accurately measure their stairs so that they can have confidence when ordering. However, this measure is not difficult and can be done in about 5 minutes. You can good amount of money if you buy and install a staircase yourself. Even if you have the dealer install it for you, sometimes you can still save money if you give them the dimensions of the advance as most of the workers charge a fee for pre-sales as well.
It is fairly straightforward, The measurements are very easy to take. Some measurement machines are specially designed to tolerate slight differences, which means that things like carpet runners will not make a difference, Just follow the measurement instructions step by step. You will need a pen, paper and a tape measure that can extend to the full performance of your stairs. Stand at the bottom of the stairs, Most stairs run along a wall, and most people prefer that the road also run on this side of the stairs: the track is actually fixed to the stair tread and not the wall. Small obstacles such as handrails should not be a problem in the stair lifts that are designed to eliminate these barriers.
For the next step, standing on top of the stairs, and to extend the measuring tape so that it lies on each median stairs. You can find this easier to do if someone gives a hand. Take note of the bar when the tape measure touches the ground at the bottom of the stairs. The next step is to measure from the edge of the top step of the edge of the first stage. Now measure the width of the staircase. If there is a wall or a door at the bottom of the stairs, measure the distance form the first step at the door or wall. This indicates how the staircase company clearance is required.
The above measures are the basic requirements. Some brands and models may require more specific measures to get a sense of space. If this is the case, the stair lift company will have instructions for all further measures necessary. The company will generally provide you with graphics or easy to follow instructions, to measure your new straight stairlift easy and simple.
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