Stairs Sentence Examples

She climbed the stairs and entered their room.

By the time she reached the top of the stairs, tiny flecks of light were dancing across her vision.

He turned toward the basement stairs and we all followed.

Jake obeyed and darted to the bottom of the stairs, pacing.

Damian waved to show he'd heard and then took the stairs two at a time to his room.

She trailed him up the stairs, taking in every inch of his perfectly round butt to his slender hips and thick back.

Dean climbed the stairs to the old man's room.

She descended the stairs with a new sense of purpose.

Consumed by agonizing defeat, she whirled and started down the stairs, narrowly missing Denton.

He turned away towards the stairs leading down to the main floor, and she sneaked a glance to see if he still wore the necklace.

The Immortal sighed and trotted down the stairs.

I heard a noise and came up the stairs.

Carmen turned out the light and descended the stairs.

Felipa started the team of horses forward and Carmen watched Alex all the way up the stairs and through the door.

She stepped out of the cool apartment and started down the stairs.

When she arrived, the mustang was parked so close to the apartment that she had to walk around it to climb the stairs.

She heard him approach from the direction of the stairs some time later.

Impressed already with the airy condo, she ascended the stairs to the second floor.

The sounds of his footsteps coming back up the stairs made her cringe.

Startled by his interest, she looked towards the stairs.

She frowned then walked through the kitchen to reach the stairs rather than cross through the living area, where he stood.

Cat sat at the top of the stairs overlooking the main floor, as if to tell him where Jessi was.

Xander swung his feet down and strode through the apartment and down the stairs to the ground floor, intrigued by who dared try to push their way into his apartment.

Her blonde curls bounced as she trotted down the stairs.

Jessi was breathless when she reappeared at the top of the stairs.

He trailed her down the stairs and into the formal living area.

Jessi led him up the stairs to the kitchen, not caring what Xander said about staying where he could see her.

She stopped at the top of the stairs and lifted the cat.

Back to his condo, where the cat waited for him at the top of the stairs overlooking the front door.

The door to his bedroom was open, and there was a note on the iPad that sat within plain view on the kitchen counter nearest the stairs.

She let herself in and ascended the stairs.

Jessi glanced over her shoulder at Gerry as she started up the stairs.

The cat was waiting for her at the top of the stairs.

Jessi went up the stairs and paused to stroke the purring cat.

She almost dropped the mug and twisted to see the stranger at the top of the stairs.

Xander trotted up the stairs, dressed in a loose t-shirt and workout pants.

Jessi followed her down the stairs and locked the door.

She danced away, through the kitchen and down the stairs, not about to be carried out of his apartment like they were cave people.

In English churches these stairs generally run up in a small turret in the wall at the west end of the chancel; often this also leads out on to the roof.

Steps lead from this temple to an enclosed flight of stairs, which in the cold season descend to the water, but in the rains are covered almost to the top. This is the ghat where some 600 helpless people were slain, in spite of a promise of safe-conduct from the Nana.

The buildings themselves, with the usual halls, bath-rooms and magazines, together with a shrine of the Mother Goddess, occupy two sides of a rectangle, enclosing a court at a higher level approached by flights of stairs.

On the entrance of Vespasian's troops into Rome he was dragged out of some miserable hiding-place, driven to the fatal Gemonian stairs, and there struck down.

Two colossal statues of Neptune and Mars at the top of these stairs were executed by Jacopo Sansovino in 1554 - hence the name "giants' staircase."

Longfellow (who married Nathan Appleton's daughter) wrote his poem "The Old Clock on the Stairs."

The various approaches to the citadel on the northern side - the rock-cut flight of steps north-east of the Erechtheum, the stairs leading to the well Clepsydra, and the intermediate passage supposed to have furnished access to the Persians - are all to be attributed to the primitive epoch.

There are several narrow paths and stairs that cut off the zigzags of the Sacred Way.

The excellent farce, High Life below Stairs, appears to have been wrongly attributed to Garrick, and to be by James Townley.

For the great festival of Tezcatlipoca, the handsomest and noblest of the captives of the year had been chosen as the incarnate representative of the god, and paraded the streets for public adoration dressed in an embroidered mantle with feathers and garlands on his head and a retinue like a king; for the last month they married him to four girls representing four goddesses; on the last day wives and pages escorted him to the little temple of Tlacochcalco, where he mounted the stairs, breaking an earthenware flute against each step; this was a symbolic farewell to the joys of the world, for as he reached the top he was seized by the priests, his heart torn out and held up to the sun, his head spitted on the tzompantli, and his body eaten as sacred food, the people drawing from his fate the moral lesson that riches and pleasure may turn into poverty and sorrow.

Above this whole range of building runs the monks' dormitory, opening by stairs into the south transept of the church.

While in early times a mere perpendicular shaft led to these excavations, at a later date stairs were constructed down to the chambers.

The grand flight of external steps entering the mansions of the medieval nobility or high officials was considered in itself a mark of jurisdiction, as it is said that sentence was there pronounced against criminals, who were afterwards executed at the foot of the steps--as at the Giant's Stairs of the Doge's palace at Venice.

The wood of the tree was very precious, and was brought from Ophir (probably some part of India), along with gold and precious stones, by Hiram, and was used in the formation of pillars for the temple at Jerusalem, and for the king's house; also for the inlaying of stairs, as well as for harps and psalteries.

In 1540 it covered 8 acres of ground, abutting on the harbour near the t ` King's Stairs."

It crossed her mind to turn and run back up the stairs, but that would embarrass him.

Like the stairs, it was finished to the point of being usable, but not completed.

The first floor, bisected by a hall and stairs, contained a living room or parlor on the right, or southern, side, and across from it a dining room and adjacent kitchen.

The bumps occurred as an interruption of Dean's otherwise peaceful dream of Cynthia bathing in a misplaced Colorado lagoon, complete with palm trees—altering the vision to something involving a Volkswagen driving down Bird Song's stairs.

While sleep was only partially suspended and Dean's fantasy returned, morning brought the news that the noise had been real—Pumpkin Green had left in the night, bumping his shopping cart down the stairs to a clandestine exit.

Many of them were ones he had suggested – like the size of the fireplace and replacing the stairs with a spiral staircase.

You needn't worry about him, the woman said in her crisp voice, leading her down the stairs.

A child-angel—the first he.d seen in hundreds of years—gazed at him with large brown eyes before darting up the stairs.

He hadn.t eaten in too long, and to have his mate so close … Rhyn took the stairs two at a time until he reached the roof.

Bodies blocked her descent to the basements where the warriors were, and she struck off down a narrow corridor that dead-ended in another set of stairs leading to a door hanging from one hinge.

While the sole down stairs room would have saved considerable huffing and puffing, Dean feared the smaller quarters and especially the bed would not adequately accommodate the woman's substantial mass.

Ms. Turnbull called, with child-like enthusiasm as Dean heaved her luggage up the stairs behind her.

The distress must have been apparent on his face, because Sarah stopped abruptly as she glided down the stairs to hear about his night.

By the time they reached the stairs, Elisabeth's face colored beet red and she avoided Sarah and Connor's amused gazes.

A set of stairs unfolded from the helicopter to the plateau, and Brady rushed her forward.

Throwing her over his shoulder like a sack of grain, he climbed the stairs.

The Oracle Sofia descended the stairs to the main floor of her mate's Texas ranch, one hand on the railing and the other on her stomach.

Taran waited uneasily on the sweeping stairs of the ancient hold in the center of Tiyan.

He trailed Memon up the stairs and down the main corridor, watching as Memon paused to take in ancient tapestries and evaluate gilded ornaments.

The public area comprises an entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor landing, living room, dining room and kitchen.

Situated below the main auditorium, via a flight of stairs.

The stairs may also have balustrades or gaps between the steps into which little children can get arms, legs or heads stuck.

The hand-turned wooden banisters lead the eye up the stairs to the vaulted ceiling and chandeliers at the top of the building.

For example, asthma sufferers can become breathless carrying heavy things or climbing stairs.

They can run fairly well and negotiate stairs holding on to a banister with one hand and putting both feet on each step before going on to the next one.

Rose and Adam fled up a flight of stairs (which we all know completely bugger Daleks ' plans for conquest ).

Stair Cleaning The hose and tube attachments on your upright cleaner enable you to clean up the stairs.

He said the hose extension knocked him down his stairs as he tried to clean cobwebs.

The young countess had seen me arrive, and received me on the stairs in the most amiable manner.

She didn't want to climb the stairs and she was too cranky for me to bother carrying.

But below stairs there is a steely determination to avoid waste.

The original grand entrance to the Palace was reduced in size to make room for stairs leading up to the Governor's apartments.

A Gorton woman named THOMAS was found dead on the stairs with a piece of window cord tightly fastened round her neck.

I stood at the bottom of the stairs and shook the can of treats, calling sweetly, " C'mere, you little fiends.

We'll have some problems getting this filly down the stairs.

The ground floor has exposed timber floorboards throughout whilst stairs and first floor are fully carpeted.

He also reported that on a number of occasions he had been followed up the stairs by ghostly footsteps.

Cafe Climbing the stairs from the outer foyer to the cinema cafe, later the bar.

You may notice that you will tend to trip while walking up stairs or dragging your feet and tend to have a wide-based gait.

After defeating the giant white golem, go into the farthest corner, directly underneath the stairs to the exit.

This single tube monorail can be fitted on either the inside or outside path of the stairs.

The other one is a little girl who we see at the top of the stairs in a white nightdress.

Creeping out of the room dressed only in her long white cotton nightgown, she makes her way down the stairs.

The steps of the stairs are required to have nosings that contrast in brightness with the rest of the stair.

The kitchen had a separate pantry, outside WC and a coal store under the stairs.

The stairs ended at a trapdoor that led out onto the stone flagged roof of the tower surrounded by a low parapet.

For stairs you will just need the edge sander.

I ran down stairs with clutching the whole sheaf in my hands.

Walking up the stairs, Gabe cringed at the high-pitched squeaks that escaped from each step under the weight of his feet.

My job was to paint two little squiggles on either side of the stairs which led to the upper floor of our house.

A newly wed couple emerges, descends some stairs.

They climbed the stairs which laid to a landing with four doors.

Visitors now ascend the stairs to the first floor of the palace.

Open tread stairs lead up to a large main bedroom and additional TV room.

The main entrance is +3, +1 stairs through a set of very heavy double doors to the Porters ' Lodge.

The main entrance off High Street is through tall and heavy wooden doors (+4, +2 stairs, no handrails ).

Eventually we were led up some rickety stairs to a portakabin aloft the studio proper.

Teeth brushed, Shoes on, Down steep bus stairs.

The rood loft stairs curve sweetly behind the stepped pulpit.

Steep dogleg stairs lead up to snug bedrooms with antique bedsteads (double is only 4 ') and marble topped washstands.

The mother smoothed the folds of her dyed silk dress before a large Venetian mirror in the wall, and in her trodden-down shoes briskly ascended the carpeted stairs.

Her throat quivered with convulsive sobs and, afraid of weakening and letting the force of her anger run to waste, she turned and rushed headlong up the stairs.

Having climbed the rickety wooden stairs, three men guided us into the thick, deep mud.

Comfortably furnished throughout the kitchen/diner is deceptively roomy with stairs leading to 2 cozy, quaint bedrooms...

The stairs led down to a mortar screed floor set 40 cm. below the general floor level.

Stairs up to Bedroom 1 5ft double with stunning sea views, sisal carpet.

Snipe the guard standing up in the head, then run to the dark corner next to the stairs.

A security door leads into the spacious hallway of this elegant building with easy stairs to the 1st floor apartment.

They are accessed from the spar deck through a low door and down a flight of 5 or 6 stairs.

Flights of stairs with handrails lead to the upper floors, alternatively a lift is situated by the entrance via the automatic doors.

The main entrance off High Street is through tall and heavy wooden doors (+4, +2 stairs, no handrails).

Anxious not to miss out, they bolted for the door and stampeded down the stairs... Exactly what happened next is unclear.

First of all they spoke in silly, tinny voices and they could n't even go up stairs to get you.

What they want is to take the risk of exploring that unknown place, the dark at the top of the stairs.

It would be so easy for the railing to break and for me to go tumbling down the stairs.

The stairs are quite steep, meaning it is unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Secure underground parking accessed by lift or stairs, videophone entry to the apartment.

Although they can be kind of pricey, baby boys love to climb on small gyms that are complete with stairs, a slide, and maybe a steering wheel.

Many of these accidents involved a walker plummeting down stairs, along with baby.

Do you frequently visit buildings with stairs or elevators?

If you wouldn't consider a house with stairs, then a two-story house would be on your "Do Not Want" list.

Canister vacuums are often easier to carry up and down flights of stairs, and are generally considered more portable.

For those living in two-story homes or duplexes, you might find a canister vacuum to be more comfortable to carry up and down stairs.

Evaluate the plans you're considering carefully to make sure that ladders or stairs, storage bins, cubbies and the other components will suit the space or can easily be modified.

This is particularly important if the bed you want to install has a ladder, stairs, or hinged door storage.

You'll also want a floor plan with measurements (be sure to include windows, doors, stairs, and the floor to ceiling measurements).

Although bunk beds have been around for centuries, bunk beds with stairs are a relatively new concept.

Aside from saving space like all bunk beds, there are other reasons why bunk beds that come with stairs attached are a good choice in bedroom furniture.

Conversely, bunk bed stairs are proportioned for children and safer for them to navigate since most kids become skilled at climbing stairs when they first learn to walk.

Most styles of bunk beds with stairs have storage drawers incorporated into the design, using the interior of each stair to hold sliding drawers that allow easy access by children and parents.

Climbing a wobbly ladder to perform the task can be dangerous but ascending stairs to remove and replace sheets, pillowcases and comforters is fast, easy and safe.

Stairs provide a safer route that is easier to traverse in dimly lit conditions.

With a full bed on the bottom and stairs that lead to a top twin bed, this configuration not only includes drawers in the steps, but there is room underneath for a custom made desk with stacked drawers on either side.

For bigger kids or siblings that like to sleep together, this style comfortably sleeps two to four and includes stairs that double as drawers to store clothes or miscellaneous items.

A slide from the top bed to the floor can be used as an exit option in addition to the stairs.

Check the types of fittings that hold the bed and stairs together to ensure they are strong and secure enough to withstand daily climbing and bedroom games.

Check the manufacturer's recommendations to be sure you have adequate playing space within your game room, and that you can fit the furniture through the door or down the stairs.

You may think of stone slabs as only those used for countertops, but some of the other uses include tub decks, walls and even stairs or steps.

Runners are long rectangular strips of rug used to cover bare floors in hallways or stairs.

Using runners on wooden stairs helps make the steps less slippery.

Pass on the escalators and elevators; instead take the stairs wherever you can.

It was located in the basement and the stairs were very, very steep.

Andrea was wearing heels and couldn't manage the stairs.

Right outside the subway stairs we caught a cab.

When we saw her running up the stairs, everyone laughed, she was acting like a complete fool as soon as she stepped foot in the house.

The incident was captured on an audience member's cell phone, showing the tumble down a flight of stairs and the subsequent alarm of the crowd.

On July 24, 2007, during a concert in Orlando, Florida, the singer took a tumble down a flight of stairs.

As recently as 2009, Kelly admitted to purposely throwing herself down the stairs in order to get prescription pain killers from her doctor.

To be sure you aren't late for any event, try taking the stairs whenever possible.

Elevators are often crowded and may stop at each floor, and taking the stairs helps you keep healthy during your vacation, even when you try extra desserts.

The vessel is equipped with modern amenities, however, though it is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility because of the excessive stairs necessary between decks.

In the home, your aging dog may need a ramp to help him up the stairs, in and out of the car, or even onto a couch or the bed.

Does her trouble walking up the stairs seem related to the breathing problem, or does she seem to be growing weak in the rear?

While they may be athletic, Greyhounds are not trained to climb stairs.

Kolaj wisely chose not to have stairs built, which would only add to the pain dogs experienced.

On days when the weather is not nice, you and your dog can use the stairs inside your house.

If you don't have stairs, you can use a long hallway or the floor of a large room.

Put your dog on a sit/stay at the bottom of the stairs or at one end of the room.

Put a piece of kibble at the top of the stairs or the other end of the room.

Next, go back to your dog and race him up the stairs or across the room.

Or you can race your dog up and down the stairs several times a day; this is a great aerobic exercise for you both.

I ran down stairs, opened the door, and who do you think was quietly barking at the front door waiting to be let back in?

Often designed to take advantage of space in a corner or under the stairs, many of these built in linen cabinets have shelving on the top portion with drawers on the bottom.

It may not be a big deal if you do a lousy job painting an interior wall, but if you're replacing stairs you need to be extra careful.

Many old homes have narrow, steep stairs leading into the cellar.

Make sure you measure sofas, cabinets and fold out beds before you buy them and be sure they will fit down the cellar stairs.

Hardware stores and adult education programs frequently offer seminars on building stairs, refinishing decks and replacing windows.

If you have to maneuver them up stairs or around corners, get lots of help or hire a professional.

The space beneath your stairs is often under utilized.

Install bookshelves that descend with your stairs.

You can also install bookshelves that climb the stairs, although you must check to be sure there is space available.

If you're trying to reduce you heating and cooling bills this year, consider often overlooked attic stairs insulation.

You may be losing more energy through your attic stairs than you realize, and insulation can make a big difference.

One of the biggest heat sinks in your home is probably your attic stairs.

Whether they are walk-up or pull-down, most attic stairs have not been insulated properly, leaving a large gap where your energy flows.

If you think about it, your attic is probably covered in pink fiberglass insulation everywhere but on your stairs.

Insulating your attic stairs can lower your heating and cooling bills instantly by sealing off this escape route.

There are many kinds of attic stairs insulation on the market today.

Depending on the size and type of your stairs and how often you use them, you can find an insulation package that can save you hundreds of dollars in heating and cooling costs over the life of your home.

An attic insulation tent is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to insulate your attic stairs.

They work best with pull-down attic stairs and can be easily moved for access.

The tent is put in place over the opening of your stairs as you exit the attic.

You'll push your stairs up into place normally, and the tent will seal in the opening.

Knee wall insulation for attic stairs is a more permanent insulation for both walk-up and pull down stairs.

If you don't want to bother with putting something back into place each time you exit your attic, consider pre-insulated stairs.

These pull-down stairs come with an insulated door, and function just like the stairs that you may already have in your home.

Similar to a tent, an attic stair cover is placed over your stairs before you seal them up.

Attic stair covers can be customized to include side panels that will cover spaces between beams, or can be left simply as a box style cover over your stairs.

Insulation for attic stairs can be found at nearly all home improvement stores and hardware stores, as well as at many online retailers.

If you choose a more permanent solution, such as replacing the stairs with a pre-insulated option, or constructing a knee wall, you may wish to speak to an installer to ensure that all gaps are covered and your stairs are installed safely.

Attic stairs insulation can start saving you money within minutes of installation.

If your attic stairs are cool to the touch during winter when they are fully closed, you are most likely losing heat and energy at this source.

If you're looking to replace the existing staircase to your attic or you're looking to install a brand new attic access way, you'll want to know more about the types of stairs that are available.

Aside from the different materials, stairs also come in a variety of styles with different features.

The most basic type of attic entryway is a set of pull down stairs.

The ladder or stairs must be pulled down and set into place manually.

Automatic ladders and stairs don't require any pulling or physical exertion, as they are motorized.

An alternative to manual attic ladder pull-down systems is automatic stairs.

Consider the weight capacity of the stairs.

For replacement stairs, you may need to make an adjustment to the cutout for the existing ceiling door to accomadate for the new stairway.

Basic or low priced attic ladders or stairs may not come with a safety grab rail.

While the actual stair and ladder system may be fairly easy to assemble, the real work is in the process of attaching the stairs to the ceiling.

With the help of a partner, fasten the stairs or ladder to the inside of the attic door.

This is the time to adjust the tension of cables and springs to ensure that the stairs retract and expand properly.

Vertical - With a vertical rail design, the balusters run up and down between the rails, similar to a banister on a balcony or set of stairs.

If you have concerns about tiling the stairs, they're an easy install too; all you need are specially sized stair tiles.

The program won't let you overlook items like stairs, supports or railings so there's no worry that you'll be missing a crucial component that you should be budgeting for.

They feature no-slip soles to prevent any accidental slips and skids while going up and down the stairs or simply walking on an uncarpeted surface.

They were used to great humorous effect in an episode of Sex and the City when Samantha ran up several flights of stairs wearing a pair and had to remove them at once upon reaching her destination.

If children are too young to be going up and down stairs safely on their own, install child safety gates.

If you are putting a gate at the top of the stairs, you will need to anchor it to the wall; use the spring-loaded style of gate at the bottom of the stairs.

You will want to make sure that steps and stairs are in good repair.

In colder months, make sure that outside stairs are kept free from ice and snow buildup.

The area near all stairs and walkways at the home should be well-lit and kept clear of objects that can cause a slip and fall.

We are all busy and it may be tempting to try to carry too many things while trying to navigate a set of stairs.

Walkways and stairs should be kept free from leaves and other objects that may cause slip-and-fall injuries.

Pay particular attention to stairs, since they can be hazardous and icy in colder months.

The design of each senior apartment is "senior friendly," so you can expect handrails in tubs/showers, ramps and/or elevators rather than stairs and wider doorways.

You will have fewer stairs to contend with, which is important if you are having issues with mobility or vision.

Consider stairs, hallways and enclosed spaces that may present problems.

Also, consider keeping your children's bedroom away from stairs, which could be a hazard.

Colossus (Base Boss)-Get to the tops of the stairs and make sure you're looking down on Colossus' head.

If you try it on the stairs, you will not gain any additional speed.

Go back to the stairs, turn the lights off.

Leave the bar, head down the stairs to the right down the path.

Head around the castle and follow the path up the stairs to the spawning pits.

Kill the Orcs, avoid getting captured by the Nazgul, run up the stairs, climb down the ladder and take out the archers.

They also look great lining porch stairs or walkways.

Safety gates can keep toddlers away from stairs.

Exercises that cause the heart to beat faster include fast walking, bicycling, jogging, roller skating, swimming, and walking up stairs.

This same preference for one side of the body may show up as asymmetric crawling or, later on, favoring one leg while climbing stairs.

They can walk up stairs alternating feet but usually still walk down putting both feet on each step.

Four-year-olds can typically balance or hop on one foot, jump forward and backward over objects, and climb and descend stairs alternating feet.

Parents can place gates across stairs and pad sharp table edges.

Climbing stairs and rising unaided may become impossible by age nine or ten, and most boys use a wheelchair for mobility by the age of 12.

Problems develop that hamper the child's ability to walk, run, climb stairs, and rise from a chair.

Safety gates can help to keep children away from stairs or rooms that contain hazards.

The top and bottom of stairs should be highlighted with a contrasting color or texture to distinguish them.

Stairs - Stairs themselves are not poison arrows, but stairs that end directly in front of a doorway are.

Do not use an elevator if you are high up in a building-always take the emergency stairs.

After logging all those miles on the treadmill and doing so many squats that climbing stairs becomes a workout in itself, you don't want to throw on just any old bikini.

There are also two knights decked out with armor, shields and swords to help defend the fortress, which has hidden staircases, a working front gate and a big boulder to roll down stairs and keep intruders at bay.

The DC14 is equipped with an extended telescopic wand ideal for cleaning stairs, ceiling fans, or other hard to reach places.

It is also a mobile unit, making it a suitable choice when a stain strikes a carpet or rug, stairs, upholstery, or anywhere else in a business or home.

It has gotten a lot of attention from consumers who are tired of trying to drag oversized canister vacuums up the stairs or who need something relatively small that will be easy to store.

RainbowMate-The RainbowMate replaces the Power Nozzle and is used for cleaning upholstery and stairs.

As an added bonus, this new vacuum package includes a Mini-Turbobrush (model STB101) that's ideal for grooming stairs, upholstery or car interiors.

And you can drag it up several flights of stairs without its missing a step or even looking any the worse for wear.

Stairs should always have sturdy hand rails.

It features child-sized stairs, inclines, cars, and more -- all made to stimulate your child's mind, imagination, and large motor skills.

She might have them dancing the Mamba or pretending they are climbing stairs.

Count stairs as you climb them, chicken nuggets as you eat them, and M & M's as you give them to your child.

Encourage your children to use the stairs.

Stairs, M & M's, movies, cars, toys, and chicken nuggets are fun to count.Do not expect your child to get it perfect right away.

These devices should be placed at the top of the stairs to protect young children from being injured in a fall.

It may make more sense for you to care for the child in a different room of the house, as opposed to having to go up and down stairs several times a day.

The manufacturer's website shows the camera bouncing down the stairs, and it's waterproof.

Felice hesitated, but her hands no longer obeyed her, and they began to play the sonata that had drawn her down the stairs.

He raced toward the stairs to investigate, and upon reaching the top landing, he felt a hand grasp his leg, causing him to tumble headfirst down the stairs.

Two months later, after neighbors complained of a horrible smell coming from the house, his body was found at the bottom of the stairs with a broken neck.

Guests who tour the lighthouse report being touched by an unseen presence and objects moving, as well as the sound of large boots walking up and down the lighthouse stairs.

The author soothed her friend's fears, but a few days later her friend fell down a flight of stairs and swore that she was pushed.

A platform bed is often easier to move up stairs and around tight corners than a traditional bed set.

Use your home as a gym by walking or running up and down the stairs, using a chair for stretches and lifts, substituting cans of beans for small hand-held weights, and doing exercises such as crunches and push-ups on the floor.

Additionally, keeping up with home maintenance, like fixing leaking roofs and weak stairs, can save thousands in the long run.

These adorable bootie-style shoes are made with super soft fabric and feature a no-slip rubber sole, so even if you're bounding down the stairs you can be confident you won't slip (but be careful anyway!).

In the early 2000s, Lily's son Luke struggled with his homosexuality and during a fight with his mother; she fell down the stairs and into a coma.

She has evidence that Gabrielle is cheating on her son, but is never able to tell anyone because she falls down the hospital stairs just shortly after waking up from her coma.

She gave the Scavos shelter in her basement during a threatening tornado and sacrificed herself when there wasn't enough room for her under the stairs as the house collapsed.

During the attack, Cane managed to knock Blake down the stairs where the man broke his neck, but Cane passed away from his wounds.

Children grow tired quickly if they have to walk up and down stairs to the subway in order to reach a hotel that is far away.

Does the child attempt to climb on things, such as climbing the stairs?

Running up and down stairs can strengthen your calf muscles, and doing crunches can strengthen your tummy muscles, helping you pull your legs into position.

Its large wheels make it easy to maneuver and carry up and down stairs.

Each year, we'd line up by the stairs or on the couch and take a picture of all of us in our matching pajamas.

Also, you may need to consider how you'll move the furniture up the stairs or around any tight corners.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

First, the importance of physical activity is clearly depicted by the person climbing the stairs up the left hand side of the pyramid.

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

Walking, aerobics, bike riding, jogging, jump roping, walking up stairs, or even playing with your Dance Dance Revolution counts as exercise.

Instead, simple exercise such as walking up stairs rather than taking the elevator, or walking to the corner store rather than driving will also help use up some unwanted calories.

You do not have to feel winded from walking up the stairs or bringing in the groceries.

Give it a couple of thorough workouts per week on a regular basis, and it'll have little trouble handling the occasional sprint to catch the bus or moving the new couch up the stairs.

You can even make a point to use a restroom on another floor for an excuse to take the stairs.

Researchers say not only will your firmer backside enhance your figure, but it will also aid you in various physical activities from climbing stairs to hiking up hills.

If you sit at a desk all day, the only exercise they get is when you stand from a sitting position or take the stairs instead of the elevator.

So while you may start out wanting sexy glutes, when you take the time to work these muscles you'll feel better overall, have more energy, and you'll be able to take the stairs with no problem at all.

Your lungs also get better at oxygen absorption, decreasing the embarrassing wheezing display after having to walk the stairs when the elevator is out of order.

Walking anywhere, whether on a flat surface or up flights of stairs, is exercise.

A few times a day, get up from your desk and go up and down the stairs a few times or take a brisk walk around the outside of the building.

You can incorporate even more exercise by walking part way to work and taking the stairs on your way to the office.

Then, step up one foot at a time onto the platform, just as if you were climbing a set of stairs.

Your improved coordination will benefit other activities you engage in, whether they are exercise related or just running down the stairs to get to work on time.

Stair-Climbing - Find a flight of stairs in your home and you have an instant workout space.

Climbing stairs can burn up to 400 calories an hour.

If you can't climb a flight of stairs without your heart pounding and your breath coming in great gasps, for instance, then you just may want to improve your cardiorespiratory endurance.

You can also actively climb stairs as exercise instead of spending money on expensive StairMaster type equipment.

You can set it up and use it to step up and down in a similar fashion to walking up stairs.

The idea of the helix staircase is that two people can ascend or descend the staircase at the same time and never catch a glimpse of each other…likewise if one person ascends and the other person descends the stairs.

The first athletic competition was a race to see who could run up the stairs to the first floor the quickest.

Older dogs fall down stairs and break bones.

Another time you may want to skip the crotchless look is when you're going to be wearing a mini and walking up stairs.

The second set of stairs is found behind the Communications Center.

Felipa left Carmen at the foot of the stairs, striding off without another word.

As she glanced up, Morino and Alex started down the stairs, the tall lanky foreman taking two at a time.

Felipa led Carmen to the top of the stairs.