Q: The stairs in my home are in sad shape. One stair tread is cracked and others are scratched from years of abuse. I know I can hide the problem with carpeting, but that's not really my style. What ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored how to choose a stylish stair runner. Sound ...

Changing out carpeted steps for wood treads is a great way to add value to your home. It can also upgrade the look of your boring staircase, such as the one leading to a basement. However, hiring a ...

With so many types and styles to choose from, the best stair treads can be difficult to narrow down. Of course, most top-selling sets are nonslip and nice to look at — but how do you find the ideal ...

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Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Alternating tread stairs are terrific for saving space; you only put one foot on a tread at ...

Q: My puppy chewed through the wood on a stair tread. My husband put in some wood filler as a temporary fix, but it's white and looks awful. Then the puppy chewed the wood filler, so some of it is now ...