Here are a dozen home safety ... handrails along stairs and walkways for additional support. Widen doorways to accommodate mobility devices like wheelchairs or walkers. Keep outdoor paths well ...

Considering a backyard deck build or reno this year? Be sure you know your numbers when it comes to railing heights, guard heights, and other code requirements.

Hit the stairs. If you live in a home with multiple ... make sure you’re wearing shoes with some form of tread that can give you a proper grip, Baggish said. (It’s also important to keep safety in ...

The Iceberg design trend has transformed luxury homes in cities from London to Los Angeles, seeing floor plans go underground ...

Do you have a step that never fails to creak? Before you fix the problem, you must figure out which part of the step is making the noise.

In his commentary, Matthew Siegel’s examines elements of Labor Law §240(1)—the “Scaffold Law,”­ which he believes many in the ...

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The article takes a look at various ways in which you can measure and verify the safety of your tread, in addition to exploring when you should replace tires, and the safety implications of ...

When walking on a treadmill, people typically hit the tread in a "heel-to-toe pattern" and work the hamstring muscles on the back of the thigh, he explains. Whereas on a stair climber, "the pressure ...