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.
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Build Stunning, Safe Wooden Stairs

Straight is the simplest staircase to install but limited in height to a maximum of 16 stairs, sometimes with an intermediate landing partway up. Straight staircase installation tends to be an ...
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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?
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Restore wooden steps to preserve beauty / Victorian's front stairs should be rebuilt, not replaced

Q: I would like some advice about what to do about the wood steps of our Victorian home. We have had to paint them every year, even after having them professionally prepped and painted. The paint ...
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Build a Front Deck Over Your Concrete Stairs For Added Curb Appeal

Decks are popular backyard features, but they also make for dramatic front entries. Instead of removing those concrete front steps, save some time by building a wood deck over and around them. A well ...
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Replace dangerous rotting deck stairs

Dear James: 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? — Shantell K. Dear Shantell: You are correct ...

Building strong, simple stairs

Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...