Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

Do you have a collection that is begging for a useful and unique display? Well, give this decorative stair stringer a try; it may be one of the most unusual display shelves you'll ever build, and the ...

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job a ...

The Realtor`s description said ”graceful staircase” in a ”quaint Victorian.” That all-purpose phrase ”Victorian” was true enough. The house was built 1880-90. ”Quaint” meant ”needs work.” But to apply ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...