The IRC specifies that deck handrail height on a stair should be between 34 and 38 inches high, so homeowners may wish to use railing that is even higher than 34 inches for their deck stairs.

I went shopping for some deck balusters at a big-box store and came away with sticker shock. I knew there had to be a cheaper way to redo my deck! Later, I noticed some used golf clubs lying ...

Just got all my building/historic district permits to build all metal parlor floor deck (no wood allowed at all bec. of building configuration). Also need to make door through a window, which involves ...

Take heart. The next part of building the deck, installing the railing and balusters, is not difficult. For the railings, we recommend pressure-treated 2-by-2s with a 2-by-4 top and bottom rail.