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Answer provided 5/20/2005 9:32:21 AM

Q. THERE ARE NO WALLS AT THE TOP OF MY STAIRS, ONLY IRON SPINDLES WITH A WOODEN HANDRAIL.BOTH SIDES OF THE STAIRS OVERLOOK DOWN FROM A LOFT AREA---HAVING NOTHING TO DRILL INTO OR ATTATCH TO.MY ONLY OPTION SEEMS TO BE SOMEHOW HOOKING AROUND THE IRON. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

A. Hi there, Tracy.

Try the Gate Installation Kit at www.childsafetystore.com.

I think that may solve your problem.

Thanks!


Eric Lupton
Child Safety Products Guru

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