Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a large outdoor staircase with rails and stringers for safe, attractive access.

A clear walkthrough on how to mark and cut stair stringers the simple way, using practical tips that make the process faster and more accurate on any build. Navy submits report on Kelly’s potential ...

A single staircase in a San Diego apartment building. Some stakeholders embrace what’s called “single stair reform in the debate over housing development. (Photo by Times of San Diego staff) This ...

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ROANOKE, Va. – In downtown Roanoke, hundreds of people gathered by the Wells Fargo Building to take part in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the ...

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An update to Metro Nashville’s building code is looking to address the city’s housing crisis. The Metro Council last week unanimously passed what’s known as Smart Stair reform, which allows for ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — More people are moving to Nashville, but the cost of living can come with sticker shock. According to Rent.com, the average monthly payment for an apartment in the Music City ...

Humans are psychologically wired to prefer curved, soft forms, which our brains associate with safety, calm, and nature. In contrast, sharp, angular (or rectilinear) designs can trigger a mild, ...

A knee replacement or arthritis flare-up (or just aging in general) can turn a familiar staircase into an impossible barrier. A stair lift solves this problem by carrying you safely between floors at ...

Stair lifts are available in straight, curved, outdoor, standing/perching and modular/reconditioned forms. Understanding these options will help you make smart decisions that balance safety, ...

You probably give little thought to the stairs you go up or down to reach different levels of your home, deck or patio. I’ll wager that if I handed you a measuring tape, a framing square, a pencil and ...