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 ...

You probably give little thought to the stairs you go up or down to reach different levels of your home, deck or patio. I’ll wager that if I handed you a measuring tape, a framing square, a pencil and ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

You may be tired of your old stair railing and be ready for an upgrade. Contractors will charge an average of $900. However, it could go up as much as $10,000 on the ...

Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition or helping an aging family member, stairs can suddenly become barriers at home. Stair lifts can help maintain independence. But ...

Stair lifts help people stay in their homes longer by making stairs safer, but prices can vary a lot. Most stair lifts cost between $2,000 and $15,000, depending on whether your stairs are straight or ...

You may not spend a lot of time there, but if you’ve got a staircase, it shouldn’t be ‘tired and dull.’ Here’s how to give it some personality. By Tim McKeough Your staircase may not get as much ...