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 ...

If the top surface of your deck is 42-1/2 in. above the ground, you can build the two sets of steps exactly as shown in Figure A. Otherwise you'll have to adjust the rise or change the number of ...

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 few ...

The optimum depth for deck and porch steps is 10 in., which is enough space to install two 2x6 treads. In our example, the staircase has eight 10-in.-deep steps, so the total run is 80 in.

Whether you're looking for inspiring deck steps ideas to smarten up an existing project or are designing a new decked space from scratch, there are lots of styles to choose from. If your garden is ...

Now draw your deck to-scale and include any features of your home like doors and windows. Allow access hatches for any drain covers or vents. • Buy deck components . To build the framework, start by ...

The Oregonian Are you planning to build a deck this summer? If so, make sure the steps aren't an afterthought. Wide treads and low risers create an inviting transition from deck to garden. Long ...