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Ask the builder: Building strong, simple stairs

You may be like most folks. I’ m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis.
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 ...
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Building a large staircase

In this video of building a large staircase, I show you how I layout a stringer. It's simple math and if you use the right ...
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 a ...
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 but would ...
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 ...
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?
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 ...