A basement stairway has been the scene of many accidents where there was nothing to hang onto. And so has a wide-open or steep stairway where there’s no railing for support on the opposite wall.

One wrong move, and you're sure to wish you had installed a stair runner over your slippery stairs. While carpet installation companies can easily handle this project for you, there's no reason you ...

One wrong move, and you're sure to wish you had installed a stair runner over your slippery stairs. While carpet installation companies can easily handle this project for you, there's no reason you ...

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 ...

Nearly 2.7 million Americans were injured on stairs, ramps and floors in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s data. For people with mobility challenges, stairs pose an even ...

I have done a number of wood-to-iron stair baluster conversions. Some were where the old turned wood balusters are upgraded to wrought iron and the existing railings were used. This process is nice ...