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 few l ...

Plus, small can be beautiful when it comes to DIY projectsthis staircase handrail upgrade was done in just one day. By Joseph Truini Published: Sep 30, 2009 8:00 PM EDT ...

In this article, we will explore the various factors that impact the cost of stairs, ranging from the types of staircases and materials used to staircase railing cost. Whether you’re considering ...

An elderly friend of mine has some steps to her basement that have ... To comply with building code on stair railings, set the top of the rail between 30-38 inches high (check with the local ...

This high rate of injury is addressed in the building code. The causes of injuries can be the design of stairs, handrails and the like. Code officials for years have developed very good guidelines ...

If you install railings — required for more than three steps — beware of the fatal mistake of miscalculating DIY balusters.

Once the treads have broken, however, it becomes much more difficult to salvage the steps. On many steps, the brick risers are ... often at the place where the handrail was anchored.