Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

There’s a lot to building a deck. And if you want to build your own deck or renovate one, you’ll find much of the advice centers on building codes and topics like laying out floor joists or how to lay ...

Dear James: 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? — Shantell K. Dear Shantell: You are correct ...

How Advanced Framing Engineering Helps Greensboro Homeowners Build Safer, Longer-Lasting Decks Greensboro, United States – December 1, 2025 / Piedmont Decks and Outdoor Living / GREENSBORO, NC – ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.