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Stairs
How to Repair a Dog-Chewed Newel Post
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to bring a gnawed newel post back to its original splendor.
How to Fix a Loose Newel Post
The key to a steadier handrail is at the bottom of the stairs. This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to stabilize an unsteady staircase post.
How to Fix Concrete Steps
Concrete steps are typically durable, but they can sometimes chip or breakaway near the corners. Read these steps to learn how to bring new life to damaged corners of your concrete steps.
Stencil Ideas for Stair Risers
Take your staircase from ho-hum to sensational with these attractive options for stenciled risers.
How to Keep Your Stairs Up to Code
Stairs that are poorly designed or too dimly lit pose a safety hazard, while stairs that are uniform in their dimensions and built according to code are comfortable and safe to ascend and descend. Luckily for all concerned, modern building codes for stairs are very straightforward, and the principles for exterior and interior stairs are identical. Read on to learn more about how to keep your stairs up to code.
How to Build Porch Stairs
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva builds a safe and solid set of porch stairs.
13 Imaginative Painted Stair Ideas
Add style, color, and impact to your staircase with these beautiful painted stair ideas.
Repurposing Vintage Newel Posts
Learn how to use the vintage wooden posts to support a new staircase, prop up a counter, or dress up an entryway.
How to Update Stair Treads and Risers
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to replace split-level stair treads in his mid-century modern home.
How to Fix a Loose Stair Rail End Cap
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva fixes an end cap on a stair railing that keeps coming loose.
How to Replace a Stair Railing
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks for installing a new, sturdy staircase balustrade.
How to Repair a Broken Wooden Stair Tread
A cracked or broken stair tread can lead to someone tripping and falling. This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reveals his quick fix for cracked wooden steps.
How to Add Headroom to a Stairway
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva corrects a heading-bumping staircase.
6 Grand Staircase Design Ideas
These staircase design ideas can transform the character of your home.
How to Build Granite Porch Stairs
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to create durable, beautiful stone steps
How to Repair a Baluster
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva mends a busted baluster.
How to Install a Stair Handrail
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a staircase handrail.
How to Install Decorative Stair Brackets
Turn a bland stringer into an elegant eye-catcher with shapely, decorative stari brackets—a low-cost DIY upgrade.
Open House | Dangerous Staircases
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva analyzes a staircase that is not to code for prospective homebuyers.
How to Repair a Loose Newel Post
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to bolster a wobbly post with a single screw
How to Paint Outdoor Railings
Painter Mauro Henrique paints an outdoor railing that Nathan just built to match the original railing around a homeowner’s deck.
How to Build a Deck Railing
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert builds and installs a railing for deck stairs that will match the original railing around the rest of the deck.
How to Install Attic Stairs
Step-by-step instructions to help you install folding attic stairs for easier access to your attic.
What to Know About Cutting Stair Stringers
Most of the work in making stair stringers—the diagonal elements that support the treads and risers—is in laying them out. Read on to learn more about the steps to take when cutting stair stringers.
How to Fix and Measure Pull Down Attic Stairs
Follow these guidelines when inspecting, measuring, and repairing an existing folding attic stair unit.
How to Install a DIY Stair Runner
TOH reader Jaime Shackford used two off-the-shelf woven runners (about $125 each) to put some grip on her slick oak steps.
How to Install a Stair Runner
An easy step-by-step guide to putting down a stair rug runner.
How to Silence Your Squeaky Stairs
Tired of squeaky steps? Identify the source of sound and learn how to fix it to get quiet stairs.
How to Tighten a Loose Newel Post
In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert travels to a Sears kit house in Richmond, Virginia to tighten an old, loose stair railing.
Removing Carpet From Stairs
Removing carpet from stairs can be easily tackled in a day or over the weekend, without hiring a professional. Read on to learn easiest method for carpet removal on your staircase.
How to Refinish Worn Out Stair Treads
In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates how to refinish stair treads.
All About Stairs
Learn about changing elevation, one step at a time.