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 ...

There are three simple things you can do to make stair stringer layout a lot less stressful. 1. Make a Model. One of the most powerful tools that helps me get a set of stringers correct on the ...

Stringers, normally cut from 2x12s, are the angled boards that extend from the deck down to the ground. They support the other stair components and carry the weight of people walking on the stairs.

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. Take It a Step at a Time When Building Stairs for Your ...

I never cut notches in my wood stair stringers. I created 1/2-inch-deep mortises (grooves) in my 2-by-12s to preserve the strength of the stringers. These mortises take much more time to create ...

To understand stairs, let’s talk about floors. Like many Americans, you might live in a home with a wood-floor system.