If your stair railing is old, dysfunctional, not to code, or simply not to your taste, you may have considered changing it ...

Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

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 ...

An curved arrow pointing right. You can build your own spiral staircase with the contents of this box. You just need a few power tools and, oddly enough, some hot water. You can order the kit here.

Home Improved is news and information center for home renovation and DIY enthusiasts. The hub offers a mix of articles and videos from across Gannett with tips and advice for how to upgrade and main ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.