Stair Project Day 3

Day 3 included re-attaching the stairs and framing the pantry closet.

After cutting off the front 'toe' of the stair assembly to make room for the newel post, I slide the stairs back in place. Ten screws later, it's now much more secure than it was before.

To make room for the 2x6 header beams, the Romex running through the existing landing 2x6 had to be relocated. I cut a slot through the beam so the wire could run up out of the way.
A pair of new 2x6's are nailed to the side of the landing.
A notch is cut out of one of the headers so that the switch can be moved away from the pantry.
The new 2x4 posts for the landing are in, so the temporary bracing can come out. The temporary bracing from the stairs is also removed. I added some posts under the stairs for 'belt & suspenders', but then realized the front post conflicts with the planned drawers...
...so the front post is replaced by a strut that connects to the double 2x4 post that frames the pantry. The rear stair post and strut will help prevent the stair assembly from sagging over time.
You can see how much the stairs had settled by looking at the old paint that is exposed near the bottom steps.

As usual, progress is slow, but steady! Tomorrow I plan to attach the stair rail, newel post and pickets.