Q: I read (and kept) your April 9 column "Restore wooden steps to preserve beauty." I, too, own a Victorian house, in Oakland, with wooden stairs that need to be restored. Your article was very ...

Mauro paints stair treads; the team highlights some tools; Heath installs wall sconces. Mauro Henrique shows a homeowner the right technique and materials to paint his unfinished wood stair treads and ...

Having a staircase is a luxury of sorts—it means you've got two floors instead of just one, obviously! But running up and down a staircase will make you quickly realize why they're also a ...

When you’re dead asleep and someone in your family sneaks downstairs for a late-night snack, the loud groan of a stair is jarring and annoying. Squeaky stairs are caused by wear and tear on the wooden ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No, really, it's not the end of the world: Your stair treads don't have to match your luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring. Guests will barely ...

With so many types and styles to choose from, the best stair treads can be difficult to narrow down. Of course, most top-selling sets are nonslip and nice to look at — but how do you find the ideal ...