Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

Single-stair building code reforms are spreading as states and cities seek more small multifamily housing while maintaining ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.