The stair riser—the vertical piece that connects steps on a staircase—may be the most overlooked item in the home. But homeowners should give this underfoot spot a second look. Tile, light, metal and ...

Remember the famous foot piano in the movie, “Big”? Well, maybe you can’t actually make a giant piano out of your stair risers, but you can certainly give that impression! These striking keyboard ...

I have someone doing my staircase who gave us a bid for solid oak stairs but (among various other incorrect and annoying things) actually did the risers in oak ply. WHen I pointed this out, he agreed ...

Having a staircase is a luxury of sorts—it means you've got two floors instead of just one, obviously! But running up and down a staircase will make you quickly realize why they're also a ...

What would it take to get you to use the stairs instead of the escalator at your local mall? A team of researchers has found that healthy messages printed on stair risers attract climbers and might ...

Looking for neater ways to style your home? Stir away from the old-school way of home designing and welcome a fresher option to dazzle your home by installing tiles on your stair risers. Tiles serve ...

You may not spend a lot of time there, but if you’ve got a staircase, it shouldn’t be ‘tired and dull.’ Here’s how to give it some personality. By Tim McKeough Your staircase may not get as much ...

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's ...