Stairs. Most of us use them every day without thinking. Nearly every home has a set or two; from steps into the house, steps getting us into the basement, or even the staircase that takes us to the ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

Stair repair prevention tips If you live near the beach or other salty water, inspects fasteners beneath stairs and decks twice a year because of the likelihood of corrosion. Don't put mulch or pine ...

Stair lifts are available in straight, curved, outdoor, standing/perching and modular/reconditioned forms. Understanding these options will help you make smart decisions that balance safety, ...