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 ...

When Robert Lipskoch was drawing the plans for his house, his kids wanted a curved slide from the second to the first floor. Although the slide did not remain in the plans, a dramatic dual curved ...

The National Safety Council considers unintentional falls one of the leading causes of household accidents in the U.S. This trend is especially true among adults 65 and older with one in three ...

How do I install a handrail on the wall along a set of interior stairs? First, lay out the handrail slope at the height required by your local building department. If your town implements the widely ...

In spite of being in the construction business for more than two decades, we still marvel at the splendor of newly completed home or remodel. Handsome doors, finely crafted cabinets and trim, bright ...

DEAR HELOISE: We live in a trilevel house and have seven steps going up and seven steps going down. My husband installed a second handrail opposite the one that was already there on both sets of steps ...

Q:Next month my elderly mother will be moving in with us, and I need to get the house ready for her. How do I add grab bars to my tile shower without destroying the entire wall in the shower? Also, ...