If your home improvement involves more than one level, you’ll have to include stairs in your plan. The decisions you make regarding your stairs will be important because the staircase you install will greatly impact the overall success of the project in terms of aesthetics and function. Function-wise, your stairs should provide safe and easy passage between the levels. In terms of aesthetics, stairs are a powerful aspect of design, providing strong form, pattern, rhythm, and lines. Whether installed outdoors or indoors, your staircase construction gives you a chance to express your creativity. Traditional staircases can be costly and difficult to construct, especially if they’re handcrafted from hardwood. If you’re…