The National Safety Council considers unintentional falls one of the leading causes of household accidents in the U.S. This trend is especially true among adults 65 and older with one in three ...

To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...

In spite of being in the construction business for more than two decades, we still marvel at the splendor of newly completed home or remodel. Handsome doors, finely crafted cabinets and trim, bright ...

How do I install a handrail on the wall along a set of interior stairs? First, lay out the handrail slope at the height required by your local building department. If your town implements the widely ...

If you have a set of basement stairs with no lighting, IKEA Hackers user Denis shows off a way to install a lighted handrail in a small space with a few cheap parts. With clear plexiglass and some LED ...

Q:I want to install a handrail for my basement steps. My home is an older one and I don't know why a handrail wasn't installed long before now. My problem is that I went on the Internet and searched ...

Several weeks ago, I shared a story with you about a young woman. She attends our church, and my wife and I are friends with her. A week ago she reached out to me with a new problem. She was ...

Crews with Hummel Electric have begun installation of lighted handrails for the Indiana approach ramp to the Big Four Bridge.In addition, Gohmann Construction will return to the site within the next ...