Building deck stairs takes patience and precision, but with the right measurements and a few tips, you can create a sturdy ...

Q: I read (and kept) your April 9 column "Restore wooden steps to preserve beauty." I, too, own a Victorian house, in Oakland, with wooden stairs that need to be restored. Your article was very ...

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 ...

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 ...

How to replace stair treads on a closed or wall-to-wall carpeted stairway with oak overlay treads and risers using Young Manufacturing's RetroTread.