Wood stairs and railings are workhorses – built to get you where you want to go. But beyond this basic purpose, there are many different types, which can help to make your home a more efficient, ...

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an ...

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er?

Renewing old wooden stairs to their former glory is a lot of work, but former glory is definitely worth aiming for if you like the look and patina of old wood. Here’s how to do it. Begin by vacuuming ...

Q: I would like some advice about what to do about the wood steps of our Victorian home. We have had to paint them every year, even after having them professionally prepped and painted. The paint ...

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 ...

Thanh builds stairs, main doors, and windows for his wooden house in Vietnam’s northern mountains - watch the progress!

A spiralling stack of chunky wooden blocks forms this staircase designed by architecture studio QC for an apartment in Poland. QC, which is based in Rzeszów, created the staircase during the ...