If your stair railing is old, dysfunctional, not to code, or simply not to your taste, you may have considered changing it ...

Straight is the simplest staircase to install but limited in height to a maximum of 16 stairs, sometimes with an intermediate landing partway up. Straight staircase installation tends to be an ...

To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...

Great stairs feel effortless underfoot and look good from every angle. The secret is planning circulation, light, and materials before you ever pick a finish. Use these practical ideas to shape a ...

A San Mateo reader's husband has a neurological disorder that affects his balance and ability to walk. He's reluctant to make safety improvements to their home because he doesn't want to pay to have ...

Stairs are more than just a utilitarian fixture of the home. Why not make a major statement in the entryway with one of the following staircase ideas, which are sure to capture guests’ attention as ...