Q: I returned home from a business trip last week and, walking up the stairs, one of the steps actually lifted up from the back as I put my foot on it, then flopped back into place as I continued up.

Wooster Products has introduced the Stair Saver Epoxy Kit, which rejuvenates non-slip stair nosings and treads, restoring them to like-new condition. This kit restores various brands of nosing or ...

So many things can damage your stairs on moving day, leaving you with repair costs or lost security deposits: Foot traffic is constant, and heavy furniture can be dropped or dragged, scratching ...

Q.The stairs in my home are in sad shape. One stair tread is cracked and others are scratched from years of abuse. I know I can hide the problem with carpeting, but that's not really my style. What's ...

Q: I have two steps on my first-floor stairs that squeak loudly when anyone walks on them. How do I stop this? — Jay L., Burlington, Vt. A: Squeaks in stairs (or any wooden surface) are caused by two ...