Building deck stairs might look a little intimidating to the novice DIYer, but they don’t have to be. This project will help guide you through the process, whether you’re doing it for the ...

If you'd like to build deck stairs that are long-lasting, consider making them out of composite material to ensure you're able to enjoy the most out of them.

Building a staircase is a job for a master carpenter, but an experienced do-it-yourselfer can usually construct a simple set of stairs for a back-yard deck. Cutting the pieces and assembling them a… ...

Stair-Building Supplies. Stair gauges: Johnson Level 405; Rafter square: ... Likewise, picture stepping down from the deck to the first tread on the stairs that lead you to ground level.

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give ...

This somewhat extensive article will give basic instructions on how to build a generic 12x20-foot deck, starting with a very basic foundation of concrete piers with steel reinforcement set in soil ...

Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to refinish a deck––and get ready for ... Build Your Ideal Outdoor Deck. ... When refinishing a deck, make sure the handrails and stairs are secured ...

DEAR TIM: I have to build a simple set of steps but I’m totally lost. I don’t understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building ...

“One of my favorite ways to really take deck stairs to the next level is with step lighting,” says Seamus Nally, CEO of TurboTenant. “There are various design choices and types of stair ...

Q. I have to build a simple set of steps but I’m totally lost. I don’t understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building ...