Q: I have two problems with exterior wood staircases on an old house in Oakland. The front steps are curved, and the bullnose on the treads appears to be a separate piece. As people use the stairs, ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...