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

California weighs single-stair apartments above three stories, aiming to address housing costs and urban infill challenges.

The vast majority of stairs in residential homes are made from wood. Wood is easy to work with, and it can create very strong stairs. I stood just 10 feet away from a marvelous circular staircase. It ...

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of ...

Fixing things yourself is the affordable and fun way to do home maintenance, but many common DIY decisions can actually lead ...

I prefer to create stairs that have a 7.5-inch riser and a 10-inch tread. Using a 2-by-12 as the tread provides the code-compliant 1-inch overhang for foot safety. A normal 2-by-12 is 11/2 inches ...

Earley Law Group reports how ICD-10 codes are used to classify slip-and-fall injuries for treatment, insurance, and liability ...

I’m having a house built, and it was designed to meet all building codes. Is it still a good idea to make periodic visits to the site, and if ...

The home features modern upgrades to accommodate safety and coding requirements, plus a 19th century cellar in the back. Take ...

If your stair railing is old, dysfunctional, not to code, or simply not to your taste, you may have considered changing it ...

The home features modern upgrades to accommodate safety and coding requirements, plus a 19th century cellar in the back. Take ...

From engineered wood to high-performance glass, today’s best building materials are chosen for durability, efficiency, and ...