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 ...

A staircase with gray carpet and a wood and black railing - Arina P Habich/Shutterstock While there are a number of staircase makeovers you can do with any budget, installing carpeting is one of the ...

A stair runner is carpeting designed and sized to fit on a stairway. A runner will add warmth and comfort to your steps, and because these carpets come in a variety of colors, designs and styles, it ...

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 ...

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 ...

R. & C.: The immediate consensus on this end is no, you don't need it to be deeper than one inch. In fact, this seems like a rather standard bull-nose overlap to us. The labor required for French tuck ...

The newest craze sweeping un-carpeted steps everywhere, stair treads—like this set of four from Pottery Barn—let you feel at ease walking up and down wooden, stone or other slick-surface staircases.