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Also, don't take a shortcut by installing the new railing using the old screw holes. Spend a few minutes placing new holes to ensure a really sturdy installation.

The post should be one continuous length of lumber that extends from the top of the railing to a metal connector that is solidly anchored into a concrete pier at ground level.

To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few ...

A carpenter will charge $61 to install a standard 10-foot-long hardwood handrail in a straight staircase using brass rail brackets fastened to the wall. This includes the material and labor.