Q. A few years ago, I removed the carpeting from two flights of stairs and replaced it with maple hardwood. They look beautiful, but they’re very slippery. A few months ago, I fell down the stairs and ...

As winter temperatures drop, icy conditions make dangerous slips and falls all too common, which is why it's essential to be proactive in preventing slippery stairs. Sure, you can buy commercial ...

Q. My outdoor wood steps are getting slimy and slippery from algae, the green stain that grows on them. How can I keep algae off the steps and also keep the steps from being so slippery? A. First, ...