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Your steps add to or detract from the appearance of your home. You can by mobile home steps made of cement, wood, fiberglass, aluminum, or steel. You can even build your own. However, beauty becomes secondary when steps grow rickety and dangerous.
You can try to correct rickety steps by tightening loose screws. If the wobble persists, maybe you can get rid of rocking motion by sliding shims into low areas under the steps. Take off rust with steel wool. Apply a coat of new paint to the steps so they won’t rust again—for a while.
Replace steps that are too hazardous for repair. Select new steps with care. For the right height, measure from the ground to the threshold. The steps should be just shorter than that. Consider the depth of the step risers too. Select steps that feel comfortable to climb and give you safe footing.
And while you’re thinking of safe footing, look for steps with nonskid treads. You also reduce the likelihood of falls by attaching handrails to the open sides of your steps. Railings fit on easily, whether you select cement or fiberglass steps. Installing steps and handrail should take no more than 30 minutes.