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 ...

We’ve got the frame, the boards, and the weatherproofing—now it’s time to finish strong! In Part 4 of Building an EPIC Deck, we tackle one of the most important (and satisfying) parts of the project: ...

In late September, Culver City became the first municipality in California to legalize the construction of mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase. Unless you’re a member of the niche but ...

Need a lower-impact activity that can also help you burn calories, build muscles, and boost your overall health? Climbing five flights of stairs a day is just as beneficial as taking the widely ...

Robot vacuums that can climb stairs are now officially a thing if IFA 2025 is any indication. At the Berlin tech show, Eufy announced the MarsWalker, a dang stair-climbing mech suit that your robot ...

A golden retriever puppy's hesitation to walk down a set of stairs has left internet viewers in stitches. "The big stairs were no problem, but those last little ones? His ultimate nemesis," Evans told ...

Location is everything when it comes to home fitness equipment. Choose a spot where your stair stepper can live permanently—not tucked away in a closet where you'll forget about it. Look for an area ...

Nearly 2.7 million Americans were injured on stairs, ramps and floors in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s data. For people with mobility challenges, stairs pose an even ...

Animal lovers were left in stitches by a puppy who couldn't figure out the concept of a glass staircase. German shepherd dog Sniper is now 6 months old, and has a dedicated TikTok account, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Single-stair reform has come to Colorado — or it’s on its way, by Dec. 1, 2027. That’s when Colorado cities of at least 100,000 residents will have to adjust ...

The use of AI was a key point of contention in the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, with guilds specifically demanding stringent protections against AI-generated content and performances. Now, a new ...

Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It builds on past research showing that a staircase can be an effective ...