By Larry Walton When Robert Lipskoch was drawing the plans for his house, his kids wanted a curved slide from the second to ...

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The vast majority of stairs in residential homes are made from wood. Wood is easy to work with, and it can create very strong stairs. I stood just 10 feet away from a marvelous circular staircase. It ...

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of ...

The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The stringers are no different from wood floor joists, steel I-beams or steel-reinforced concrete beams ...

Dear James: 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? — Shantell K. Dear Shantell: You are correct ...

A beginner-friendly stair-building hack that covers sealed stringers and proper layout techniques to improve durability and accuracy. #DIYStairs #HomeConstruction #BeginnerDIY #Carpentry Massive data ...

A pediatric doctor has shared the most common ways children injure themselves - and how to prevent them. Florida-based Dr Meghan Martin, who goes by the username @beachgem10 on social media, often ...

Did you know there's a vintage accessory made to help keep your stair corners dust-free? And if you're wondering why this should be a concern, then you clearly don't live in a home with stairs. After ...

Finding the perfect cardio workout can be overwhelming, especially when flashy new equipment like Peloton bikes and high-tech treadmills are everywhere you look. But if you’re looking for a workout ...

Communities in upstate South Carolina are hosting events to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Several memorial stair climbs will take place, symbolizing the 110 stories of the World ...