Removing a stair lift without professional assistance is possible, but Smith doesn’t recommend it. “A stair lift is a large, ...

Ten Pro Tips Mark and cut out stringers with more confidence. Lay out from the tread-riser side When marking out a stringer, stand on the same side of the lumber (whether it’s the 2 x 12 or the ...

Stair treads come in packs of varying costs making it best to focus on the price per tread. Low-cost treads typically cost less than $5 with midrange treads costing $5-$10 and high-cost treads ...

Lift the tread to begin freeing it from the nails that hold it to the stair risers. These are the framing pieces that support the stairs; there’s always a riser under each end of a tread and ...

If your existing treads have a nose, use a circular saw or jigsaw to cut it off so the tread doesn't extend past the riser. Hammer down any nails that are protruding and sand the steps.

Treads form the horizontal top surface of each step, and risers are installed directly under the front lip of each tread. Deck staircases don't always have risers, but it's a good idea to install ...

It’s impossible for me to offer you step-by-step directions on how to build stair railings in the limited space provided in this column. I could write a book about the process, easily devoting a ...

Q.The stairs in my home are in sad shape. One stair tread is cracked and others are scratched from years of abuse. I know I can hide the problem with carpeting, but that’s not really my ...