DIY STAIRCASE MAKEOVER UNDER $100 | Updating Oak Banister

[@KristenMcGowan]

Hi Everyone!! I have been working on this transformation for the past few weeks and I hope you love it as much as I do! If you have a similar staircase and want to update it comment below! I'll answer any questions you have :)

[@virtualmarie]

You did an amazing job 😍. I kind of have a similar thing but I want to decorate it not change 😋

[@camabkamuvoba7467]

I'm thankful that you care for your parents

[@aryan.6678]

Keep up the hard work Kristen👍👍👍

[@anilabhaskaran89]

You are ammmmmaazzziiinnnnnn Kristen ❤️ what a hardwork.. wow.. you inspire us.. thank you 🤗

[@ElizabethLeal8]

How many cans of stain did you need for the stairs? Were you able to do it with one small can?

[@parveenansari9475]

I love how hardworking you are and the fact your parents are so appreciating I love this❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KristenMcGowan]

yes! they are the best!!!

[@urmom714]

And so are you !! You inspire people everyday to help bring out inspiration and creativity!! You are such a great person!

[@gerigame2995]

Awww... I can only hope my little 2yr old grows up to be as gifting like this to her parents 😘🥰 so sweet they raised a beautiful thoughtful loving daughter that just keeps giving x

[@eh1126]

I have found that parents who are selfless and give to their kids unconditionally, end up having the most generous kids ❤

[@darlenemartin248]

Your mom nailed it when she said, "Elegant." What an awesome job Kristen!!!

[@goldengram3865]

💕

[@droberts7859]

Parent’s are sweet! Really appreciated all your work! You did a wonderful job for them! A task of love!

[@latessaallison1228]

I love hearing your dad talking his accent is amazing ❤️. You did a great job

[@jenniferdrennan2782]

Such a hard and horrible job to do but so worth it. Love your dads accent but I am a fellow Scot!. Xxx

[@sherryjellison]

Me too!

[@fairydonuts6552]

@@sherryjellison me 3 🤣

[@lizzl3424]

Yep me too

[@sonya-luciaimm7488]

@@jenniferdrennan2782 me too!

[@nanayfromcali7209]

I love how detailed you are, it looks professionally finished, and the highlights of this is your very appreciative parents. 😍💕

[@DaniJean1]

Wow! You weren’t kidding when you said this was a tedious job! But so worth it! It looks beautiful! 😍

[@KristenMcGowan]

not an exaggeration at all! LOL just gotta put some music on and get to work

[@DaniJean1]

And then on top of that you filmed it all, edited it all, did voiceover for it all! As an editor, I can tell this was a LOT of work as well. I’m impressed!

[@DaniJean1]

But the joy from your sweet parents must’ve made it all worth it X100. 🥰 Tell them we thank them for letting us join this process. 💛

[@OTLMAKES]

she can come to my house any day :) I love her work !

[@MsWomann]

I use to do things like this when I lived at home. My mom never appreciated my work. You are very lucky to have such supportive parents!

[@WorldOfARandomVegan]

Uh oh. Some people don't like change.

[@jajaluz]

It’s like the staircase teleport from old era to new era. stylish, expensive look and classy!

[@daisyk9845]

Amazing job. I love the way you said " I am so tired but I have to suck it up and finish" I wish all the young generation have your attitude. 💐💐💐🥰🥰🥰

[@shivaunm7080]

Oh my goodness that was a big job but so satisfying, i just got my mom hooked on your videos a few days ago, told her you posted about doing this and she couldn't wait to see it. You are amazing at what you do, you have a gift and a lot of patience. Great job Kristen!!!

[@KristenMcGowan]

Shivaun Mayers Aw thank you for sharing me with your mom💗💗

[@shivaunm7080]

@@KristenMcGowan You are most welcome and thanks for responding, have a blessed day and get some rest you deserve it.

[@maritzacintron5803]

What a great job!

[@kristiwoodruff7977]

@@KristenMcGowan ,

[@judymielcarek6011]

You’re an amazing daughter. You make your parents so happy. They are so proud of you! It’s absolutely beautiful!

[@carolinaquito2151]

Oh my goodness! Wow! I love how the staircase looks! You're right, when it's done, you can't even imagine it being orange before. You are so talented and dedicated! That was an amazing video!!! Thank you!

[@Nerdophilia]

I always love watching your parents' reactions!! You do such a fantastic job and you can tell they are genuinely impressed and proud of you every time! Warms my heart :)

[@openyreyes]

You are so adorable, your parents are so sweet. They are so lucky to have a talented and hard working daughter like you.😘😘

[@Cynthiaa315]

I'm like you, I always underestimate how long something might take but then I'm extra proud when I finish. It looks amazing Kristen

[@thecupcakefoxblog]

Mom appreciating the “vision” (your creative eye) and your dad appreciating your precision and effort is so wholesome

[@tamaraarnold880]

Your parents are so cute - I love listening to their reactions. Great work!

[@jpgot7634]

--I love how trusting, supportive, and appreciative your parents are of you and your work.

[@Angelshymn1]

That's what I was thinking. They allow her to do what she wants to do to the family home to help her further her career path. It's absolutely wonderful. And she so talented!

[@juliajulia3880]

It's so nice of you to be doing this and helping your parents.

[@EG-hw8re]

Awwww, so cute. So good to see your parents so happy that you did this for them.

[@mariusvanderberg8070]

The Scottish dad was an unexpected bonus feature.. 😊

[@cindyferrara6022]

How sweet, you did this for your parents. You did a beautiful job.

[@c.b.411]

I absolutely love how proud your parents are. They give you so much deserved praise and recognition for your brilliant work. Beautiful to see ❤️. You did such an amazing job on this update!! Haha I can see your parents just sitting on the couch with a cup of tea staring at the staircase now 😂☕ so cute

[@mariannejassar894]

The best part is how proud your parents must be. Your such a sweet daughter that cares about your family's home 👍👍👍👍🏠

[@rinatorrento7261]

Amazing job Kristen! I love how your staircase looks now, so elegant! The carpet looks brand new. You have really inspired me and will try to paint my kitchen cabinets.

[@KristenMcGowan]

Rina Torrento you should!! It would be amazing!

[@audreywaples1179]

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[@cindyannefontenot]

It is BEAUTIFUL!!! You are so sweet to your parents!! They are lucky to have you redoing their house project by project!! Wooo hooo!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shei9051]

i LOVE how detailed and careful you are when you’re doing make over♥️

[@belindal9181]

I love all your Reno’s so far! But, I love that you have been working hard doing all these Reno’s for your parents...I know how happy that must make them! Making their home beautiful, amazing. You’re a great daughter!!! So thoughtful!

[@betscher1]

Gosh, you have so much patience to finish a project like this. I'm a great starter but not so great at finishing even the smaller projects. ...and your parents are adorable! You can tell how proud they are of you and your work ethic!

[@josietnichols]

I love love love that you get to do these things for your parents.... it’s so sweet... ❤️❤️

[@kayelle8005]

I freaking love your attention to detail. Perfect plant and pot selection as well. Your parents are a treasure.

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Your Mum is right it looks so elegant. Your are a perfectionist.

[@AryenQuitlong]

Your mom and dad's reaction is so precious, they're so lucky to have a good daughter like you. Ggrrrrreat job on the staircase makeover, hehe! (Can't getover your dad's accent, lovit!)

[@KristenMcGowan]

Aryen Jumaya 🙊🙊🙊

[@mimib2887]

I had to watch this video all over again. You have so much talent. I love that your parents trust your instincts. You are something rare and special.🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇

[@barbharris6188]

Kristen, can I please say a huge THANK YOU. You inspired me to buy some paint and finally paint my staircase. I followed all of your steps, and it now looks so much better than it did five days ago when I watched your video. I also feel really proud of myself that I had the courage to do it all by myself. Now onto the skirting boards in the hall and landing... THANK YOU xxx

[@judymcintire8061]

Looks ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! LOVE SEEING HOW HAPPY YOU MAKE YOUR PARENTS! SO SWEET! ❤🤗❤

[@Csaysit]

Love this, turned out great! I did a stain on our stair case in our old house, I know what it’s like to sand and stain alllllll of the details in allllll of those spindles. It’s a job! Great work!

[@KristenMcGowan]

lots of work I know you can appreciate!

[@xiomaramartinez3212]

Is lovely how your parents support you and cheer you up!!!! Thanks for share.

[@lisaschreiber2893]

wow!! what a difference that staircase is, it went from a functional afterthought to a show stopper now.

[@mimib2887]

Beautiful!!!!! I also love how supportive your parents are.

[@somayehmoballeghi3827]

Well done Kirsten! What an epic project and your parents are so thrilled! Thay little faux landing is screaming out for some handing plants. Your videos are such a highlight for me! Can't wait to see the big bathroom makeover now 🤭

[@epi965]

I love the tiles on your parents floor. Very unique mix of natural colors

[@CpT_PrInCeSs]

We need to get you a daughter of the year award 😁 So sweet of you to do this for your parents ❤️

[@alingligaya390]

Well done, Kristen. Your attention to detail is very impressive! You did your parents proud. Truly a labor of love. 🤍

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

YAS girl! Been waiting for the notification for this video! I’m only a few minutes in at this point but I can already tell it’s going to be amazing from the thumbnail alone! 👏🏻

[@KristenMcGowan]

yay!!! youre going to love it

[@ria058]

Man, that was a tedious process, but so worth it! It came out beautifully! 👏

[@alynnerojas7141]

You spent so much time on this, you said THIS STAIRCASE WILL HAVE ITS MOMENT! lol love this video, amazing work!!

[@karen9480]

WOW Kristen 👏🏻👏🏻What a fabulous , kind, helpful hard working daughter you are 👍🏻

[@saphiregravy8318]

I’ve been so excited for this!! Thx Kristen!!!

[@KristenMcGowan]

yay me too!!

[@maryamnassiri3450]

Yaa mee too !!!!!

[@idarogers2491]

Your parents are so cute! They are so proud of you 💖 You did good girl!!

[@gigimoore3738]

Updated!!! Loved the Mom hug at the end. Nice to see people hugging again!

[@teresanicole9005]

Your parents are so cute! They are so proud of you 💖 You did good girl!!

[@Cherie8349]

Well done! Love seeing your parents and their reactions in your videos.

[@nooral-gharabally36]

What a difference! And the patience you have for doing all the prep and the actual work… just wow! 🫶🏻

[@tinamayhle3512]

When you said you were staining and painting I was kinda hesitant not that I don't think your Amazing I just didn't realize how much it would transform the space it's absolutely beautiful ❤️ great job 👍

[@my-cx7xm]

I just saw this and it is exactly what I was looking for. I loved all the detail you provided, recommendations on products to use, and best of all, the absolute elegance of the finished staircase! You are the best daughter, and your parents are adorable. Thank you! ❤

[@RedHotTamale91]

Excited to see how this turned out!!!

[@KristenMcGowan]

i hope you love it as much as we do :)

[@wynnlare9963]

You have great patience! This video shows the results of detailed work. Very few are 'this good' sticking out the many days this took. Great planning. Beautiful result. And ignore any downvotes! Those are trolls that aren't happy about life 😊

[@irenedw]

Amazing job Kristen!! It looks so good ❤

[@dzzedderguy]

Wow what a difference! Loving the dark walnut. You did an awesome job as usual.

[@nicolerichards3949]

Incredible job!!! I just love the way you decorate. Plus I love your dads Irish ☘️ accent. So cute.

[@helenreid7022]

Nicole Richards he’s Scottish! 😀

[@medicfashionista]

Wow! You're not afraid of hard work! This is beautiful.

[@penelopehart9107]

I love this, I thought it was satisfy when you were painting it ❤

[@wandadelacruz2486]

That was a labor of love. Came out beautiful. Love your parents accent.

[@kathleenhepfner9420]

Unbelievably stunning. Your parents are very lucky to have a talented daughter.

[@fallenangel6001]

I was excited to see this transformation! I wish I had a staircase so I could do something like this 😂.. well done kris it looks really good.

[@Kate42]

An amazing job! Your parents are lucky to have such a consciences daughter. Your work on the staircase is perfection!

[@mariehughes752]

I lot the look and you’re such an inspiration ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eleftheria1463]

I really like your editing style of time lapse with voice over. I didn’t feel like I needed to skip through the video to get to interesting parts. Really nice video, thank you!

[@FabiolaGonzalez-xu7zr]

We need at least one video with Christian, I miss you two in a video making me laugh

[@Alijax767]

Wow! What a nice job you did! You are so sweet to your parents.

[@crimsondarnell7288]

Love it! I love that you've helped with your parents place so much during quarantine I'm sure they really appreciate it. When do you think you will go back home though?

[@KristenMcGowan]

Crimson Darnell they love it!! I’ll always keep working on their house! Not sure yet! Still waiting for everything to open back up!

[@myligth9864]

I love itttttt!!!!!! I love the simple..the love and respect that you show to your parents...I have learned a lot..and just love to see your show and relax.

[@denissevargas3313]

"when you come in the door and see the staircase 'Oh, how nice is that!" -Kristens Dad 2020

[@girlfromoz712]

Your hard work and patience more than paid off. Looks so good, and has no doubt added value to your parents home.

[@KristenMcGowan]

Girl from Oz yes absolutely! That’s the goal!!

[@sarahmahoney3873]

I love your channel soo much also BLM BLACK LIVES MATTER ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@KristenMcGowan]

YES!! BLACK LIVES MATTER! my channel is here to encourage EVERYONE

[@haleywelsch5643]

Just discovered your channel. It's awesome to see your parent's reactions. So cool of them to let you do this, and I'm sure they appreciate it. Good for you for giving back to the people who raised you!

[@usagiwhitenight]

This reminds me of the titanic and I don’t know why XD

[@11herbsandspices]

Love this transformation, and absolutely adore your parents! Thank you for sharing.

[@Adelajde21]

Your parents are soooo cool, I love your dad's accent. You did fantastic job!!! Love it!

[@Idontwantachann]

Your parents are so fortunate to have such a visionary, detailed and persistent daughter. It really ties into the rest of the house (the flooring, the walls, the rest of the house.) Great job!

[@AMJordanYT]

I continue to be impressed by the tremendous amount of hard work you put into these projects. There's no doubt in my mind people would happily pay you to design & remodel their spaces. It looks fantastic!

[@saima291]

Your hardworking and very thorough I love the vocabulary your parents use, they are both so appreciative and expressionative. Aww. Nice.

[@waqasbacha8429]

My reasons to watch Kristen's vedios 1) compact and short vedios with much info 2) No useless talks 3) Her smily beautiful face 😍

[@marcyblack3060]

Kristen! This is a remarkable video. I would have never, ever, ever thought of painting a staircase. How creative of you! I always look forward to your mom’s excitement and loving reaction toward you. Your father reminds me so much of mine. Very very kind man. Your parents are truly darling.

[@aryan.6678]

Hi Kristen thank you for motivating people and I I love your videos so much god bless you ❤️❤️❤️

[@aryan.6678]

Yes

[@five3blueeyes]

Great job...and love how sweet & grateful your parents are! 😊

[@MilaMkamila]

Your parents are so lovely and you are very talented and kind! Good luck and best wishes to you all! ❤

[@loripuglia7458]

What a transformation! So nice of you to do this for your parents!

[@ifweseekay]

Oh my, so many corners! She's got some patience, I would have just given up. Love the new design, stunning!😍

[@katpickering8141]

Pure addicted to your videos now. Amazing, thorough and beautiful work. You and your parents are adorable.

[@sylvialiconavazquez4372]

I love your parents they are adorable and you do spectacular job in all your makeovers!!!! Glad I found your videos.

[@melissalauzon3436]

Your parents are the cutest and so supportive!

[@M.Happie]

Your dad was just so amazed.. loved his reaction and comments. Just wonderful. 😊

[@madisonaubrey6076]

I love the attention to detail. It was so satisfying seeing those edges cleaned up!

[@monaja81]

You are very patient and hard working lady. Well done on your achievement 🎉

[@JKL-zt4yz]

You are such a wonderful daughter and very hard working person

[@brysonsmama9710]

You’re so sweet. I do this stuff for my parents all the time. It’s how we show our love.

[@Nicole_Riviere]

Wow! You are extremely dedicated! No short cuts 👏 Looks amazing🤩