It’s impossible for me to offer you step-by-step directions on how to build stair railings in the limited space provided in this column. I could write a book about the process, easily devoting a ...

Lay out and cut the stringers. (See How to Build Deck Stairs for more information.) Make the bottom tread cut 1-1/2 in. shorter than the others. You'll fill out this space with a 2-by “subriser ...

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The railing around a deck can be a distinctive design detail while it creates a secure enclosure and safe footing on the stairs. If you're building a deck or replacing a railing, keep in mind that ...