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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new oak handrail, glossy hardware and some wall and ceiling paint may be all it takes to spruce up your homes entryway. Plus, small can be beautiful when it comes to DIY projectsthis staircase ...

Dear Heloise: We live in a trilevel house and have seven steps going up and seven steps going down. My husband installed a second handrail opposite the one that was already there on both sets of steps ...

Guardrails and handrails are two elements that are often confused. While the first is used to close a space and prevent a person from falling, the second is a support bar for balance. Normally ...

A project to add a handrail to an often-slippery beach access next to The Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla Shores has been expanded to include reconstruction of the stairs leading to the beach. The ...

With over 8 million people treated for fall-related injuries in 2004, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms, according to the All Injury ...