To replace stair railing, start by finding and marking studs. In order to be safe, handrails for stairs must be anchored securely to the wood framing behind the drywall or plaster. Here are a few tips ...

A recently-erected handrail in the isolated peaks of northern Eryri (Snowdonia) has left ramblers stunned and many furious. The rope barrier, positioned along a precipitous stretch of pathway, was ...

Ever feel severe anxiety at the thought of touching grotty escalator handrails? LG Innotek and Clearwin claim that their new sterilizer can wipe out 99.99 percent of germs on handrails through a ...

A mischievous youngster named Q was rescued by the Baltimore City Fire Department after getting trapped between handrails outside the Baltimore World Trade Center. Watch the video above to see the ...

City officials are reconsidering a nearly $600,000 quote to replace a handrail on North Main Street. The 1,000-foot wrought iron handrail is failing, rusted, and has a section missing. The handrail is ...

A newly installed handrail in the remote mountains of north Eryri (Snowdonia) has astonished walkers and left many annoyed. The roped support, lining a steep section of footpath, was derided as ...

The family of a young girl in Maryland who suffered severe brain damage when she was electrocuted upon touching an illuminated handrail at a resort has filed a lawsuit. Zynae Green was 6 years old ...

There’s no worse feeling than sliding your hand along an escalator or Subway rail and realizing the number of germs you’re picking up. While most bacteria are benign and, therefore, pose no threat to ...