Renovating an older Denver home can cost less than tearing it down and rebuilding. Here’s how the city’s building code can ...

Death Stairs are a very real thing, whether they happen through poor design or neglect. But if you're unlucky enough to have them, here's what you can do.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Stairs don't need a huge push (pun intended) to be deathtraps, but some are unnecessarily dangerous, almost to the degree of being comical.

Everyday activities like climbing stairs can have surprising benefits on your bone density and strength. Dr Sood explains how it supports women after menopause. Staying physically fit doesn't always ...

INDIANAPOLIS — If you’ve ever admired the clean, modern look of cable railing but were shocked by the price of a pre-made kit, you’re not alone. Between the cost of the materials and professional ...

The owners of 103 Main St. in Dillon have proposed several ideas for building renovations over the last two years with limited success, but the Dillon Town Council approved their latest idea. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sometimes it can be hard to tell which mistakes to avoid as a new DIYer. Some projects require professional assistance, but you don't figure ...

A look at the stair-building process and the details that help keep the work code-compliant. Focused on practical construction, careful measurements, and solid craftsmanship. What details matter most?

Washington enacted a building code change to allow scissor stairs in multifamily construction, becoming the first state to do so. The law takes effect June 11, but final implementation depends on a ...

A step-by-step look at framing and constructing stairs with precision and proper alignment on a real job site. What makes stair building one of the trickiest parts of construction? Popular supplement ...

Nearly two years after touring the vacant, neglected upper floors of the C. Emlen Urban-designed building at 12-16 W. Orange St., architect and Urban expert Gregory Scott returned to see what kind of ...