A basement stairway has been the scene of many accidents where there was nothing to hang onto. And so has a wide-open or steep stairway where there’s no railing for support on the opposite wall.

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 stair rail adds comfort and assures safe passage when walking up or down a stairway. Many dark basement stairs without rails have been the site of an accident. And in many of today’s homes with wide ...

A new oak handrail, glossy hardware and some wall and ceiling paint may be all it takes to spruce up your homes entryway. Plus, small can be beautiful when it comes to DIY projectsthis staircase ...

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 ...

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 ...