Newel posts of the period were boxy and straightforward in stained natural wood to show off the beauty of the grain. Today, those solid-wood 6-by-6-inch newel posts are hard to find and even ...

Newel post caps: The finishing touch 06:30. 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 ...

For the most part, lamps started being placed on newel posts in the mid-19th century, but most of the ones collectors find today are from the late 19th century and early 20th centuries.

Learn how to build a stunning newel post with this amazing woodworking technique. This video covers the step-by-step process for crafting a beautiful newel post design for stair railings.

Q: The finial on a newel in my home was damaged. I’m not sure what happened, but I’m wondering whether this is something I can fix with a wood filler or whether I should disassemble the finial ...