Parts of a staircase

Knowing common stair terms is very helpful when you talk with your contractor. This guide to staircase parts illustrates all terms you should know.

A photo gallery of amazing design ideas for staircases with tile floors. Includes new designs every week and other customizable features.

A curated gallery of staircase design ideas, keeping in mind that the context of the structure is just as important as the staircase itself

National Millwork, a division of National Lumber Company, sells quality brand name stair part products, plus has in-house custom manufacturing by experienced craftsmen.

Learn the standard parts of a staircase and find out the residential building code requirements for staircase measurements.

Replacing balusters or spindles to update an outdated stair railing is a straightforward project. Learn how with this step-by-step tutorial.

Learn all the parts of a staircase or stairs, understand the different types of stairs and all the stair terminology and jargon

When we moved into our townhome in 2018, I knew we would be doing a stair railing makeover. You can see why in the below photo. Hello 1980. Although this DIY stair railing makeover seems like a reasonable project for Tom and I to handle, we knew there would be some detail work that we’d […]

By Matt Weber The EHT staff recently remodeled a staircase, and if you plan to do the same as a DIY project, be prepared for a lot of work. Take the time to carefully plan every aspect of this multifaceted project, which involves the support framing, treads, risers, a stair-rail system, the need to integrate […]

Expert advice on how to layout and build stairs—or how to buy pre-manufactured staircases. Includes videos on how to layout and cut stair stringers, how to size stair treads, and building codes for stairs.