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

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

Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.

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

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

New York City is updating its building code to significantly reduce job-specific variances, which officials say will significantly affect how renovations are regulated across its dense, aging building ...

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 ...

Residents of Ralston Towers say problems that forced the century-old building to close in 2020 have returned, including pest ...

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

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

State Fire Marshal Office noted hallways used as storage areas, exits at Mansfield Hotel not maintained; outside wall has ...