Showcase the beauty of wood stairs without sacrificing the comfort of carpet with this clever compromise: a carpet runner. This narrow rug runs down the center of the staircase, leaving some wood ...

Stairs leading directly from a living room or central hallway look more attractive and inviting when carpeted. And, a carpeted stairway will quiet your home by softening footsteps and absorbing sound ...

Worn-out stair carpeting not only looks terrible, but it also can be dangerous. And replacing it is not too difficult. The first step is to remove the old carpeting. If tacks are visible, pry them out ...

The staircase is often the architectural spine of a home, yet it is also a lightning rod for one of the toughest design dilemmas: to carpet or not to carpet? This question squarely pits aesthetics ...

The newest craze sweeping un-carpeted steps everywhere, stair treads—like this set of four from Pottery Barn—let you feel at ...

Q: My husband and I have just read on the Web your response to a question about how to finish fir floors in houses built in the 1920s. We have a 1926 Georgian house and have just removed the finish ...

Stairs are a high traffic foot area, which means the carpet will wear down faster than other spots. Replace your stair carpet by following these steps (no pun intended). Start by removing your old and ...

After Home Depot installs the wrong carpet on Monica Krupinski’s stairs, she asks for a refund or a fix. But is she entitled to either? And if so, how does she get it? Question: I recently bought new ...