Staircases are more than just a way to get from one floor to the next. "A staircase is a stage," said Sam Cochran, global features director at Architectural Digest. "It's an opportunity for ceremony.

Simply defined as a tall post at the head or foot of a staircase, a newel post is often the first thing you see when you enter an old house -- and the first hint at the style and grandeur within. A ...

This project requires some woodworking skills, but the job is made easier using a post-to-post stair system. A post-to-post railing system has the handrail running between newel posts. When a hand ...