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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.
The Spokesman-Review

How to build exterior stairs that last

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 ...
Creators Syndicate on MSN

Replace dangerous rotting deck stairs

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an ...
Noozhawk

James Dulley: Here’s How to Replace Dangerous Rotting Deck Stairs

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?
Lawrence Journal-World

Fix-it Chick: Use stair gauges to properly mark a stringer

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 ...
Seattle Times

Ask the Builder: Erector set stairs in an hour

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 ...