To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...

A basement stairway has been the scene of many accidents where there was nothing to hang onto. And so has a wide-open or steep stairway where there’s no railing for support on the opposite wall.

Nearly 2.7 million Americans were injured on stairs, ramps and floors in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s data. For people with mobility challenges, stairs pose an even ...