Staircases

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  Getting Pipe Staging Right (Subscriber content)

  A contractor who depends on frame scaffolding for daily production relates some basic rules for safe setup and use.

   
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  Stair-Building Tools (Subscriber content)

  Manufacturers have developed specialized tools for laying out, cutting, drilling, and installing stair parts. Here's a close look at how they work on site.

   
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  Products

  Lightweight pneumatic hose; paint for fiber cement; wet-dry central vac; landscaping products; metal stairs; fire prevention products

   
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  Design: Fitting the Main Stair to the Entry (Subscriber content)

  Fitting the main stair to the entry

   
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  Protecting the Job Site (Subscriber content)

  A high-end remodeler describes his simple system for protecting existing surfaces and new work with hardboard, tape, plastic sheeting, and other inexpensive materials.

   
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  Design: Front Porches That Work

  Inviting front porches

   
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  Running a Production Trim Business (Subscriber content)

  An interior trim carpenter whose company specializes in servicing large national builders tells how to produce a high-quality interior finish quickly and efficiently.

   
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  Installing Over-the-Post Handrailing (Subscriber content)

  Correctly installed over-the-post handrails look great, but there's nothing worse than a botched job. A veteran installer describes the cutting and layout tips that help him create tight joints and smooth curves every time.

   

• Q&A: Bending a Base Cap

  Q. I was recently asked to add a cherry base cap along the finished stringer of a custom staircase that makes a broad sweeping curve along the wall in several places. What's the best way to make this molding? Should I use a softer, more pliable wood and s

   
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  Backfill: Slipcover Stairs (Subscriber content)

  Shop-built custom stairs