Like every other design detail in your home, they can be a reflection of your personal taste and style, while also making life easier (for example, replacing straight stairs featuring a knee-bending ...

Staircases have existed since pre-medieval times when steps were carved out of stone. Did you know that staircases in medieval architecture were always built clockwise and for a rather dark reason?

At a time when less than half of adults in the U.S. get the recommended amount of exercise, there is new evidence that climbing stairs can reduce the risk of heart disease and help people live longer.

Firefighters marked the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the US with tributes to the 343 firefighters who died. Video footage and images ...