Building a deck makes for a fantastic addition to any home. But it’s not going to be much use without a good set of deck stairs to get up and down from your primary backyard relaxation spot. The right ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

Like every other design detail in your home, they can be a reflection of your personal taste and style, while also making life easier (for example, replacing straight stairs featuring a knee ...

Previously treated as solely functional, the integration of color and dimension into residential stairs is stronger than ever. Adobe Stock. One particularly unusual phenomenon is “witches stairs ...

Single-stair, then, is a change to local building codes that essentially removes the need for the second staircase. This allows buildings to be designed around, say, a central atrium or stairwell ...

Seemingly a simple thing, this rule has a host of consequences for the size, shape, and design of U.S. buildings, all but forcing developments to follow a narrow set of building footprints. Most ...

Single-staircase buildings aren’t typically allowed in Alberta's building code for projects more than two storeys. But a new ...