How to build steps off a deck

Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs.

Create an inviting entry with a new set of wooden stairs. These step-by-step instructions will show you how to build outdoor wooden steps in an afternoon.

Learn how to build steps and get helpful tips for determining number of steps, rise, total length, types of landings, stringers and treads. See pics and more.

Learn how to build steps and get helpful tips for determining number of steps, rise, total length, types of landings, stringers and treads. See pics and more.

How to build stairs! Free step by step instructions from Ana-white.com

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A deck’s stairway should be carefully planned so that all the stair rises (the vertical height of the steps) and all the tread depths (the horizontal length of the step runs) are equal. If the bottom or top step is noticeably different in height or...

Building your own deck stairs might seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be! First, take careful measurements so you know exactly how many stairs you'll need to build. Then, frame out your deck and either purchase or build stringers,...

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Create an inviting entry with a new set of wooden stairs. These step-by-step instructions will show you how to build outdoor wooden steps in an afternoon.

An elevated deck (also called a raised deck) offers a great outdoor extension of your indoor living space. While it's not a job for beginners, adding a deck is a good DIY project with the right planning, skills, and equipment. We'll walk...

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A simplified steps on how to build a floating deck close to the ground for your backyard oasis. A floating deck is a platform that is not attached to any struct…

How many times have you sat on a deck and looked across the lake—only to see the railing instead of the horizon? Fix that with wraparound stairs.

Decks and construction--you're wondering how exactly this falls into the category of gardening. Well, it does and it doesn't. You see, for years, we've had a deck surrounded by a flower bed. It has always been pretty. In the spring, we have tulips. In the summer, daylillies and black-eyed susans, and in the fall, shasta daisies. However, over the years, the flower bed has become overgrown and the built-in deck benches were ripped out. This left a wide open space, and a much too large step…

Wood is one of the most practical materials for building the staircase in the private house or at the cottage. It is cheap and pretty...

A concrete stoop with steps can be a formidable obstacle when trying to build a deck. A massive concrete stoop will be difficult to remove. Most of the time you will need to break the concrete apart using a sledge hammer or jack hammer and haul the...

Family Handyman editor Mike Berner walks you through the process of building a deck from concept to finishing touches.

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