Stairs & Railings
Discover expert guides on stair treads, balusters, cable railings, newel posts, and handrail code to refinish, replace, and build stylish staircases
Replace a Wobbly Stair Railing So It Passes Inspection
A step-by-step guide to replacing a loose wall-mounted stair handrail: code height, finding studs, adding blocking, bracket spacing, and clean returns.
Refinish Stair Treads Without Losing Use of the Stairs
A step-by-step guide to sanding, staining, and sealing stair treads in place, using an every-other-tread schedule that keeps the staircase open all week.