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Eliminating safety hazards on stairs
Most houses have at least one set of stairs — down to the basement, up to a second floor, or just up the front porch from the driveway. I see a lot of homeowners thinking they can repair or alter their stairs, that it’s not that complicated. Trust me, they may seem pretty straightforward, but stairs are a huge area of concern for people renovating or building their homes.
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