From a technical standpoint, there's nothing particularly difficult about building stairs for a deck, porch, or shed. Anyone with basic carpentry skills can make the necessary cuts and assemble ...

Building stairs, whether for your deck or the inside of your home, is one of the more complex DIY tasks out there. Since stairs transport users along a vertical distance, they should be sturdy and ...

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 me a few l ...

Read on to learn more about deck stairs codes, related terms ... Always check with your local jurisdiction before finalizing your deck's plans, dimensions, and elements, as requirements and ...