L. J. Smith Stair Systems has debuted its new reversible stair riser and decorative stair bracket product lines. The risers are constructed from primed poplar and mitered to the stringer. One side ...

Remember the famous foot piano in the movie, “Big”? Well, maybe you can’t actually make a giant piano out of your stair ...

Looking for neater ways to style your home? Stir away from the old-school way of home designing and welcome a fresher option to dazzle your home by installing tiles on your stair risers. Tiles serve ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Crafting a charming home chock-full of curb appeal is a labor of love. No detail is too small and no ...

I have someone doing my staircase who gave us a bid for solid oak stairs but (among various other incorrect and annoying things) actually did the risers in oak ply. WHen I pointed this out, he agreed ...

The stair riser—the vertical piece that connects steps on a staircase—may be the most overlooked item in the home. But homeowners should give this underfoot spot a second look. Tile, light, metal and ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

When you’re dead asleep and someone in your family sneaks downstairs for a late-night snack, the loud groan of a stair is jarring and annoying. Squeaky stairs are caused by wear and tear on the wooden ...