I'll use this platform to review books I've read (and movies I've seen and are still worth watching), advertise my published books, say a few words about writing and reveal something of my world.
Wood stairs have a finite life. When the chips and warps appear it's time to replace them. My son and I replaced these treads in a two-day effort. The treads are secured to the stringers with steel right angle brackets (four per tread).