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title: "StairSupplies Blog | Stairs & Railings: Design Ideas & DIY Tips... | StairSupplies (5)"
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## [What is Powder Coat? How it Works and Why You Need It](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/what-is-powder-coat-how-it-works-and-why-you-need-it)
March 16, 2018
Blog Category: [Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/cable-railing)
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Even if you’ve never heard of powder coat, you’ve probably seen it before. You may have assumed products like bicycles, cars, railings, furniture, and more are just painted with a special, thick[…]
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## [Big Savings, Big Views: Complete a Cable Rail Project Using Your Own Wood Posts](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/big-savings-big-views-complete-a-cable-rail-project-using-your-own-wood-posts-and-drivetite-surface)
March 08, 2018
Blog Category: [Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/cable-railing)
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So you want to add cable rail to your home, but you already have perfectly nice wood posts on your deck. Or maybe you love the maple newels on your stairway, but think the overall look needs some[…]
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## [DIY Cable Railing: Can you really Do it Yourself?](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/diy-cable-railing-can-you-really-do-it-yourself)
March 03, 2018
Blog Category: [Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/cable-railing)
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Your home should be a reflection of your style. As your style changes over time, you may find it’s time to update. Make a big impact on the look of your home with a DIY cable rail project – big[…]
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