Ask the Builder: Building strong, simple stairs

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.
Family DIY TV on MSN

DIY stair hack: Sealed stringers and stair layout for beginners

A beginner-friendly stair-building hack that covers sealed stringers and proper layout techniques to improve durability and accuracy. #DIYStairs #HomeConstruction #BeginnerDIY #Carpentry ...
The Washington Post

How to build exterior stairs that last

I need to build some simple outdoor steps to replace ones that fell apart and rotted (even though they were made with treated lumber). I’m fairly handy and have a decent grasp of the math but would ...
Creators Syndicate on MSN

Replace dangerous rotting deck stairs

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Fix-it Chick: Use stair gauges to properly mark a stringer

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job a ...
Noozhawk

James Dulley: Here’s How to Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs

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?
Hartford Courant

Ask the Builder: Erector set stairs in an hour. What to know.

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 ...