Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

To lay out a set of stair stringers from scratch requires a little math, but not much. Equally important is some quiet time to run the numbers and at the same time to think about the construction ...

DEAR TIM: I have to build a simple set of steps but I’m totally lost. I don’t understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building steps ...

Q. I have to build a simple set of steps but I'm totally lost. I don't understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building steps seems ...

HUDSON, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaf Home Stair Lift, a division of Leaf Home, North America's leading home improvement company, today announced the launch of its Outdoor Stair Lift. This ...

Lighting and heating, while often considered finishing touches, play a major role in usability. Soft outdoor lighting extends ...