Building a deck makes for a fantastic addition to any home. But it’s not going to be much use without a good set of deck stairs to get up and down from your primary backyard relaxation spot. The right ...

When the blocking is attached between stair stringers, it has no effect on the tread dimension. This greatly simplify matters, but it’s not a cure all for all types of stairs.

A stringer is essentially a piece of 2x 12 or 2x 10 which has been cut in the profile of a stair unit. The stringer serves as a support and framing method for the treads. While this is the modern ...

"You can absolutely cut a stair stringer if only you only knew the way the math works," my dad once said to me. So, long before I ever had a geometry class, I knew the math behind determining a slope.

For the best results, make sure the staircase is stable before you begin; a carpenter can check the stringers, which hold the treads in place, and reinforce the beams that support the staircase.

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 ...