Step-by-Step Tips for Selecting a Stairway System

Here's a bad joke: How do you create a stair system? The answer: One step at a time.

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Add a Stairway Check to Your Autumn Projects Checklist

Rickety. Unsafe. Creaky. Sometimes these words are used to describe outdoor railing systems that have aged over time

Design Trend, ProjectIzza Wei-HaasOctober 7, 2020L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, outdoor railing, outdoor railing system, diy, handrail, stair designer

Summer of Love

This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Summer of Love. A social phenomenon that brought hippie behavior and trends

Design Trend, Design Idea, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasAugust 13, 2020L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stair designer

DIY Stairway Upgrade Transforms Home Interiors

Influencer Denise Sabia loves home challenges. A house flipper and DIY expert, Sabia recently tackled changes in a

Stairway Options 101

You're building a new home --- congratulations! Or, you're refurbishing a cherished, older home. Again, congratulations.

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Make Your Dreams Come True

Today is a special day. It's "Make Your Dreams Come True" Day ... and if you're dreaming of a new stairway system in your home

Design Idea, ProjectIzza Wei-HaasJanuary 13, 2020L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, dream stairway, stair renovation, stair designer, stair terminology

Choices, Choices!

Need inspiration? Looking for "just the right" stairway system? Our new "Inner Artistry" catalog and L.J. Smith website can provide both!

Design Idea, Design TrendIzza Wei-HaasMarch 26, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stair designer, post-to-post, over-the-post

Fall in Love With a Romantic Staircase

Whether you're a fan of sweeping staircases on grandiose ocean cruise liners (think the beautiful staircase in the Titanic movie!) or the famous Scarlett and Rhett scene

Design Trend, Design IdeaIzza Wei-HaasFebruary 5, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, sprial stair, dream stairsm, straight staircase, circular staircase, handrail, iron baulster, curved stair, stair designer

International Creative Month

January. The month of fresh starts. A whole new year lies before us, with plenty of options for home improvements

Design IdeaIzza Wei-HaasJanuary 3, 2019L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stair designer, post-to-post, over-the-post

Anatomy of a Staircase

Balusters. Newels. Risers. If you're considering a new stairway system, you may think you need to learn an entirely new language! Don't worry ... we're here to help.

Design Idea, Product NewsIzza Wei-HaasAugust 28, 2018L.J. Stair Systems, LJ Stair Systems, Stair Systems, Novo Company, stair anatomy, post-to-post, over-the-post, stair system, stair terminology, post newel, stair designer, cable system, tube system, linear collection, linear metal panel system

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