Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. The StairSteady was invented by Sheffield girl, Ruth Amos, for her school GCSE course at just 15 years old. She won, amongst other awards, the prestigious ‘Young Engineer for Great Britain’ for the StairSteady.In 2013 the StairSteady was awarded ‘Best Established Product’ by the British Healthcare Trade Association. We now sell the StairSteady through a network of local friendly Dealers in the UK and has recently started to branch out into other areas of Europe and Canada. This particular job was hampered slightly because of a steel supporting column right in front of the stairs but we managed to build the unit in such a way that it slid in, at an angle, behind the column to fit neatly in the space. This is the best resource on the big bad interwebs for getting a pretty good ballpark figure for your loft conversion.

Last, but not least, comes the handles of your choice. Don’t forget to measure carefully to ensure all the handles line up or you will spoil the front of your new unit. Determine how many ‘rows’ you are wanting to use in your under stair storage and add battens upright from the floor to the underside of the stairs. Again, these will need cutting at an angle at the end connecting to the stairs; this angle should be the same as the one previously used to cut the left and right upright pieces. Use a spirit level to ensure all uprights are level.Material A wooden or metal side-opening stair gate will need plenty of room to swing open, so you need to think about potential obstructions and whether it will be awkward to navigate around. Tradespeople. A loft or attic space usually has a boiler, meter or water tank that tradespeople will need entry to perform their jobs. This is a practical project aimed at showing you how you can make one of those ideas come to reality. It does require a little carpentry skill, but with a little care and patience there is no reason that anyone with the right tools and time cannot complete it. How to Build Under-Stair Draws for Shoes However, the very best stair gates won't just be secure and safe. They'll have simple instructions for a straightforward installation, and will be easy to open and close.

Please remember a Sliding Bevel is a pretty exact tool so don’t be tempted to buy the very cheapest, do what we always suggest and buy the best you can afford. Good tools, looked after, will never let you down.

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You will undoubtedly be impressed with our vast range of designs, materials and colours that can enhance this small space. We also offer designs for opening doors that can optimise your storage space. Whether you are thinking of coats, shoes, mops, ironing boards or vacuum cleaners. We can design the perfect storage solution to meet all your everyday requirements and maximise every inch of your space. Have Fun: Most importantly, have fun with your materials! Choose colors and textures that make you smile and that will make your slide stand out. Measure even more carfully when transferring these measurements on to the shelves you have made. We have always found it easier to fix the runners to the shelves first. It’s worth bearing in mind that some dog gates are not appropriate for babies, as they have horizontal slats that your baby might use to climb up and over the gate, or small parts that can fall off and be a choking hazard. Ensure that the gate opens towards the landing, not outwards towards the stairs, or you could fall forward while opening it.