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 ...

While state and local building, fire, and occupational safety codes have the effect of making roofs, balconies, and terraces more secure for users, the tangled web of requirements can wreak havoc with ...