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 ...

You probably give little thought to the stairs you go up or down to reach different levels of your home, deck or patio. I’ll wager that if I handed you a measuring tape, a framing square, a pencil and ...

Do you have a collection that is begging for a useful and unique display? Well, give this decorative stair stringer a try; it may be one of the most unusual display shelves you'll ever build, and the ...

Stringers, often cut from 2×12 pressure-treated lumber, form the backbone of deck stairs. Use a framing square with stair gauges to mark rise and run on the lumber, cutting carefully to maintain at ...

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 ...