This Stair Building Design Method will Help to Ensure that your stairs last as long as possible - Hopefully Forever! (or at ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er? Dear Shantell: You are correct to worry about ...

I’m talking about stairs where a solid 2x12 was used for a stringer. However, you or the carpenter proceeded to notch the wood, creating the flat spots to attach the treads. These notches resemble the ...

You probably give little thought to the stairs you go up or down to reach different levels of your home, deck or patio. I’ll wager that if I handed you a measuring tape, a framing square, a pencil and ...

Outdoor deck stairs take a beating from weather, foot traffic, and time — making safety-focused repairs and maintenance essential. From rotting stringers to loose treads, knowing how to spot and fix ...

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of ...