Stairs, done!

The stairs have been a big challenge.  They are really steep and skinny, the steps have a downward slope, and they are not safe (I fell down them the first month we lived here).  Everyone has an opinion on how to make them safer and after hours of thinking, we finally came up with a solution.  Paint the steps black with floor paint that has grit added to it.  Seta had seen grit you can add to paint, I did some googling, and what do you know, she didn't make that up:)

you can't see the texture, only feel it which is awesome                              

before

before primed

after

close up after

painted landing, new rug, & one baseboard on the right
The landing still needs baseboards and trim around the bathroom door.  Ignore the nasty carpet on the left.  That will be replaced once we tackle the middle room and our room.