L. J. Smith Stair Systems has debuted its new reversible stair riser and decorative stair bracket product lines. The risers are constructed from primed poplar and mitered to the stringer. One side ...

In small homes, every inch of space matters, and stair risers can be the most underrated elements of home decor ...

The stair riser—the vertical piece that connects steps on a staircase—may be the most overlooked item in the home. But homeowners should give this underfoot spot a second look. Tile, light, metal and ...

I have someone doing my staircase who gave us a bid for solid oak stairs but (among various other incorrect and annoying things) actually did the risers in oak ply. WHen I pointed this out, he agreed ...

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job a ...

Remember the famous foot piano in the movie, “Big”? Well, maybe you can’t actually make a giant piano out of your stair risers, but you can certainly give that impression! These striking keyboard ...

What would it take to get you to use the stairs instead of the escalator at your local mall? A team of researchers has found that healthy messages printed on stair risers attract climbers and might ...