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 ...

This DIY wood deck isn't huge—about 16 ft. wide x 18 ft. deep plus bays and stairs—but it's big on features. The upper deck is just the right size for entertaining small groups—spacious but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to clean, refresh and repair your deck (if necessary) for spring with these easy, practical steps for outdoor maintenance. Learn how to clean, ...

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 ...

Read on for our step-by-step guide on how to refinish a deck––and get ready for summer entertaining in style. Advertisement. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT AND NOT EDITORIAL CONTENT.

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.

News these days has been gnawing, like the squirrel on her deck steps, at her peace By Denise Snodell Columnist. Updated May 13, 2025 1:42 PM.

MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Mar 27, 2017) - (Family Features) The season of backyard barbecues and outdoor entertaining is here, but for thousands of homeowners with worn out wooden decks, the ...

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 ...