This Stair Building Design Method will Help to Ensure that your stairs last as long as possible - Hopefully Forever! (or at ...

To lay out a set of stair stringers from scratch requires a little math, but not much. Equally important is some quiet time to run the numbers and at the same time to think about the construction ...

DEAR TIM: 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 ...

Well-designed steps create a great first impression, and when properly built, they will last for years. Popular Mechanics Senior Designer Michael Stillwell and his father Tony Stillwell recently ...

You need a framing square, a circular saw, a router, and a wood chisel to make perfect mortises. For the sake of discussion, let’s say you’re building a simple set of stairs for a deck, basement ...

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 ...

Outdoor deck stairs take a beating from weather, foot traffic, and time — making safety-focused repairs and maintenance essential. From rotting stringers to loose treads, knowing how to spot and fix ...

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of ...