Discover the essential construction calculators every contractor should use in 2026 to improve project accuracy, save time, ...

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. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of ...

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 ...

A clear walkthrough on how to mark and cut stair stringers the simple way, using practical tips that make the process faster and more accurate on any build. Groom whose bride was killed in South ...

Denver is poised to go beyond a state mandated minimum when it allows single-stair residential buildings. The proposed measure going before the City Council would allow the buildings to use Type III ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 tools, it is quite easy. There are also some other tips and techniques I show ...