To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...

A beautiful stair railing can take your home to new heights, literally and figuratively. The railing not only keeps you safe in all your comings and goings but also establishes the character of your ...

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 ...

Installing the aluminum rail was a first for me as well. I had usually done a PVC or wooden rail system and will definitely use the aluminum again. This was the first time using a Camo Deck tool on a ...

I have done a number of wood-to-iron stair baluster conversions. Some were where the old turned wood balusters are upgraded to wrought iron and the existing railings were used. This process is nice ...

Q: Our two-level house has 12 steps to the second floor, running along a wall. There is no railing on the stairs. Can I install a railing myself? A:The simplest way to install a railing along these ...

The typical range for stair lift installation costs is $2,000 to $20,000, with a national average of $6,000. The primary cost factors for stair lift installation include the staircase and lift types, ...

Q: One section of the stair railing in my 1903 condominium has been broken and poorly repaired for many years. Some wood is missing, and there is filler of some sort and a metal band. I asked a ...

Q: One section of the stair railing in my 1903 condominium has been broken and poorly repaired for many years. Some wood is missing, and there is filler of some sort and a metal band. I asked a ...

A. No, you got it right. However, the law is actually under review because the intent of the law was to make association communications more efficient and less expensive. By requiring both email and ...

When mobility challenges make climbing stairs difficult, stair lifts and home elevators can restore access to multiple floors in your home. But should you install a motorized seat that glides along a ...