First, build a level landing pad for the stair stringers ... (See How to Build Deck Stairs for more information.) Make the ...

If you’re building a staircase for a tall deck, it's best to break up the staircase with an intermediate landing ... framing. Mark the tread notches using a framing square fitted with stair ...

Building stairs, whether for your deck or the inside of your home ... want the stringer to serve as the last tread before the top landing, or if you want to align the stringer with the landing.

I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that ... for me to offer you step-by-step directions on how to build stair railings in the limited space provided in ...

To understand stairs, let’s talk about floors. Like many Americans, you might live in a home with a wood-floor system.

DEAR TIM: I need to build ... stairs. These are not as easy to install as they seem, but some of them are perfect for the average person. Just realize there are many options when it comes to DIY ...

Don’t let your concrete steps prevent you from adding a front deck. If your steps have a solid foundation and aren’t crumbling, you can actually build your deck right over it. Check out the ...