A stair rail adds comfort and assures safe passage when walking up or down a stairway. Many dark basement stairs without rails have been the site of an accident. And in many of today’s homes with wide ...

When Robert Lipskoch was drawing the plans for his house, his kids wanted a curved slide from the second to the first floor. Although the slide did not remain in the plans, a dramatic dual curved ...

Curved stair lifts cost $8,000 to $16,000 on average, but complex models can top $25,000. Costs depend on the rail, number of ...

Installing a wooden hand rail is a simple way to make any set of stairs a little bit safer for everyone. Step 1: Determine the best length for the handrail by measuring the distance from the bottom ...

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A San Mateo reader's husband has a neurological disorder that affects his balance and ability to walk. He's reluctant to make safety improvements to their home because he doesn't want to pay to have ...