Q: I have two steps on my first-floor stairs that squeak loudly when anyone walks on them. How do I stop this? — Jay L., Burlington, Vt. A: Squeaks in stairs (or any wooden surface) are caused by two ...

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 ...

Who needs stairs? They’re so last century. If I had my druthers, going up a floor in a building would be done via escalator, and going down would be done via slide. Giant tube slides, to be exact. You ...

Q: I returned home from a business trip last week and, walking up the stairs, one of the steps actually lifted up from the back as I put my foot on it, then flopped back into place as I continued up.

Stairs are a high traffic foot area, which means the carpet will wear down faster than other spots. Replace your stair carpet by following these steps (no pun intended). Start by removing your old and ...

For most people stairs are a minor inconvenience, but for those with mobility issues they're a nightmare. However, the tedious ascent is set to get a lot easier thanks to new "energy-recycling stairs" ...