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To establish a modernist look in the main foyer of your property, consider starting with simple stair rails on your main flight.

For example, if you have hardwood floors in this part of the house - which many homeowners do, since they are much easier to clean in an entryway than carpeting - consider laying down some area rugs, or even a staircase runner, in a pleasing seasonal pattern.

Many new homeowners find that the property they recently purchased seems to fit most of their needs - from the perfect number of bedrooms to just the right size kitchen - but that there are a few minor aesthetic flaws that simply just don't fit the bill.

Staircases can be beautiful structures and establish the entire aesthetic look of the house, but at their core, stairs are truly utilitarian designs.

The Grand Staircase of the White House has been the scene of many of the most significant photo-ops of the past two centuries, as this is the flight that the President of the United States walks down before entering the Grand Hall for state functions and often before addressing the nation - and the world - on national television.

Many homeowners find that a timeless design is the best route when it comes to statement making staircases.

According to the 2007 National Pet Owners Survey, conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturer's Association, there are more than 74 million dogs in the United States.

While many homeowners are contemplating large renovation projects to their primary residences, others are actually getting ready to spend the summer relaxing at their second vacation property.

Spring is right around the corner, which means homeowners will soon be utilizing their yards to enjoy the great outdoors.

Many homeowners don't carpet their staircases and instead choose to leave their hardwood exposed, letting the finish set the design aesthetic for the entire foyer.

The central staircase is one area of the home that gets especially abused during the winter, as members of the household pound up and down the flight in heavier footwear than they do in the spring and summer.

Before you start planning out an elaborate flight that features floating treads or an elaborate stair rail, consider the safety of the members of your household.