Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Alternating tread stairs are terrific for saving space; you only put one foot on a tread at ...

Carrie L. Riley of Riley Interior Design has more than 18 years of experience with high-end design concentrated in the residential field, interior yacht design, as well as boutique, commercial, and ...

Changing out carpeted steps for wood treads is a great way to add value to your home. It can also upgrade the look of your boring staircase, such as the one leading to a basement. However, hiring a ...

When a local couple bought a three-story brick row house for their family of four, it didn’t have much going for it. Besides being in a state of serious disrepair, it was tiny — just shy 15 feet wide ...