Planning and Building Stairs

Staircases are fundamental to any house that has more than one story. They come in all heights, widths, and configurations, from basic and utilitarian to grand and sweeping. The form a staircase takes is determined by the home’s design, the builder’s skill, the amount of space available, and the budget. A staircase that runs straight […]
How to Layout & Build Stairs or Buy Pre-Made Stairs

In This Article: The Parts of a Staircase Staircase Building Codes Planning Stair Types & Shapes How Stairs Are Built or Bought How to Layout and Cut a Stair Stringer How to Buy Spiral Stairs How to Buy or Build Circular Stairs Expert advice on how to layout and build stairs—or how to buy pre-manufactured […]
How to Repair Stairs

This illustrated guide walks you through fixing squeaky stairs and making other types of stair repairs In This Article: Fixing Squeaky Stairs Repairing a Broken Stair Tread Tightening a Loose Baluster Repairing a Broken Baluster Fixing a Loose Rail or Post TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED TOOLS Safety glasses and carpentry tools such as drill, screwdriver, […]