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 ...

Key Points The finish applied to the floor, cleaning product residue, moisture, or footwear can contribute to slippery wood ...

If you're looking to increase your home's curb appeal, you'll want to pay special attention to your front steps. There are so many ways to creatively design your steps to stand out from the get-go, ...

Wooden furniture adds beauty, warmth and character to any home. But without proper care, it can lose its luster - get scratches, stains, warping, or even structural damage. With a few simple steps and ...

These gorgeous stair railing ideas range from traditional to artistic. Heather Peterson Design, Josh Grubbs Photography Staircases are a high-function element of multi-story homes, but their form can ...

With summer around the corner giving your wooden stairs a much needed refresh may be on the agenda. Dull, worn out stairs are ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

If you walked into Julian Thomas’s Brooklyn apartment, you’d find DIY projects everywhere. He’s hand-painted a black-and-white mural, hung and designed an impressive gallery wall, and even made a ...

Parents will present a litany of complaints about their child: Polly talks back, can twist a defense lawyer into knots, and is the sole reason her brother, Chase, wants to move out. Although the ...

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis.