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 ...

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 ...

Several weeks ago, I shared a story with you about a young woman. She attends our church, and my wife and I are friends with her. A week ago she reached out to me with a new problem. She was ...

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 ...

March 7, 2012 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you have a set of basement stairs with no lighting, IKEA Hackers user Denis shows off a way to install a ...

Getting around in a multistory residence often becomes difficult as we age or face mobility problems. Stair lifts offer a solution by letting people stay in their homes without major structural ...