Q. A few years ago, I removed the carpeting from two flights of stairs and replaced it with maple hardwood. They look beautiful, but they’re very slippery. A few months ago, I fell down the stairs and ...

If your stair railing is old, dysfunctional, not to code, or simply not to your taste, you may have considered changing it for something new, safe, and stylish. This might seem a daunting task, but ...

Erin diluted that color-matched paint with water, effectively creating her own custom-color stain for just around $60. She ...

The look of your staircase can be an important aspect of your home. If you want a more modern aesthetic, make sure to avoid ...

DEAR TIM: I need to build some simple outdoor steps to replace ones that fell apart and rotted (even though they were made with treated lumber). I’m fairly handy and have a decent grasp of the math ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / October 24, 2025 / Ironwood Stair & Rail Inc., a company built on craftsmanship and ...

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 ...

A converted loft is a great way to capitalize on your home's square footage. Be it a guest bedroom, a family bathroom, or even a mezzanine floor, ridding an attic space of cobwebs to make way for an ...