Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
how about this, when you go down to get something, don't go empty handed? Keep a basket close by and fill it up with things to put away before you bring more up!
This is a great suggestion. A stair basket is handy. It sits on two levels of stairs perfectly with a handle. Fill it up before you carry it down. When you finish with an item put it in the basket. Then each time you go up and down it will do it's job without you having to think so much about it.