DEAR TIM: 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 ...

“One of my favorite ways to really take deck stairs to the next level is with step lighting,” says Seamus Nally, CEO of TurboTenant. “There are various design choices and types of stair lighting, but ...

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If you have plans to build a deck that will have more than one level or will be more than 15 inches above the ground, you’ll need stairs. Stairs can be among the more challenging aspects of a ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. three spaces designed with decking steps (Alamy/Yardzen/CladCo) If your backyard is split level or terraced, you can use decking ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

I am in the process of planning a deck from my parlor floor with steps down to the garden. Does anyone have a recommendation for the stairs? (Code or otherwise) I am considering straight or spiral and ...

A wood deck begins as a simple idea in most cases. You want a place to relax, entertain guests, or enjoy fresh air without needing to leave your property. However, developing that idea into a ...

Glass panels can level up your deck stair experience in a number of ways. They bolster safety by creating a physical barrier—so no little ones or pets can slip through—while still allowing for a clear ...