If there’s one skill that separates a master carpenter from a contender, it is stair-building. A lot of people can frame walls, hang drywall and put down tile, but not that many contractors t… ...

Codes aside, when designing stairs for comfort, a good rule of thumb is the sum of unit rise and unit run should be 17 to 18 inches. Unless you like bouncy stairs, we suggest you build them using ...

Avoid Open Riser Staircases "An open riser staircase symbolizes a lack of support," says Helen. "If you already have them, you can add risers or enhance grounding energy near your staircase to ...

Use Open-Riser Stairs for a Sense of Openess. On that note, consider making floating stairs the primary route to your loft. Also known as open-riser stairs, ...

Open Gallery. Step 2: Set up the square. Open Gallery. Step 3: Mark the first riser, stair foot, and first tread. Open Gallery. Step 4: Mark the remaining treads and risers. Open Gallery.

Figured I'd post this here as I know there are many people here who are handy with wood.(heh-heh-heh)But seriously.Click to embiggen and get to the rest of the room pictures including a floor plan ...

Open risers that do not have a back and are built into a steep stair, can “catch” your toe as you climb or, if they “lap” each other vertically can create a very small tread to step on as ...

An open house is scheduled for Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Listing: 8212 Caraway St., Cabin John, Md. Listing agent: Russell Firestone , TTR Sotheby’s International Realty ...

If you have plans to build a deck that will have more than one level or will be more than about 15 inches above the ground, you'll need stairs.Stairs can ...