Woodhouse’s stair runner project takes a weekend to finish. ... After about 30 minutes of sanding, the wood looks clean and brand-new again! Pro Tip: How to Fill Nail Holes.

How to install a DIY stair runner. Step 1: Clean your stairs thoroughly. “Do any touch-ups as needed to the wood or paint,” Kluetz Pernell says. Step 2: Take care when taking measurements.

If you don’t have a carpet or runner on your stairs and are looking for a quick and easy way to keep them clean along with the rest of your sealed hard floors, then the Bissell SpinWave is for you.