Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

A new type of staircase has made its appearance on the home improvement scene lately -- precast concrete steps. These factory-molded stairs have a lot to offer in terms of ease of installation, ...

QDEAR TIM: I need a set of brick steps to take me down to a patio. I have no clue how to build brick steps and wonder if I might be out of my element. Is it hard to build brick stairs like this, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing eye-catching about concrete steps. There, we said it. Sure, they're low maintenance and can stand up to a whole lot of foot ...