but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a few lifeline tips so I don’t mess up my railing? — Mandy C., Clemson ...

but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a few life-line tips so I don’t mess up my railing? – Mandy C., Clemson ...

The existing decking and wood deck railing was in bad condition, but the pressure-treated structure was still sound. If your ...

The railings are actually the graspable areas, like along a stair. As with other residential building codes, the required ...

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 are relatively simple. The hard part is measuring the ...

The range includes all the extras listed above, including the average for railings, stairs and finishes. Decks come in a wide variety of materials, from metals such as aluminum and steel to a ...

Weak, improperly built, and missing railings are also a common problem. Any deck or set of stairs more than 30 inches above the ground needs a 36-inch railing with balusters spaced such that a 6 ...

These do not include additional costs like railings, stairs, hardware and fasteners: More complex deck designs, including unique shapes and lots of stairs and railings, can quickly make your ...

How often do you think about your stair railing? (It's OK if the answer is never.) You might glance at it while climbing up the stairs or rely on it for support if you've injured yourself.

A beautiful stair railing can take your home to new heights, literally and figuratively. The railing not only keeps you safe in all your comings and goings but also establishes the character of ...