Whether you’re a DIY aficionado or do it out of pure necessity, there are parts of the home that are just a little trickier to get right, especially when it comes to painting. The priming, the layers, ...

According to commenters, the only solution might be to ditch the stairs altogether and “install a climbing wall.” ...

Q.Yesterday, I stopped by a friend's house and she was painting steps. These were wood steps leading to her basement. She was using a stencil, and it looked fantastic. What's the best paint for steps?

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Q. The wall next to my staircase needs painting, but there are some high spots I will not be able to reach from an ordinary stepladder. Setting up a tall straight ladder at a safe angle on the landing ...

A mum wanted a way to make her hallway and stairs more exciting - and found one for a bargain. Alison Worsfold turned her plain staircase into a monochrome space using a £20 paint. Alison Worsfold, 39 ...