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 ...

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 ...

Staircases grand and modest are finished with a finial, a largely decorative element also known as a Newel post cap, the same as George Bailey repeatedly grabs a hold of in "It's a Wonderful Life." ...