Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

Be sure to make accurate cuts to ensure proper step placement. After both stringers are cut and prepared, install them at equal distances to support the treads and risers. By following these steps, ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.

Building stairs, whether for your deck or the inside of your home, is one of the more complex DIY tasks out there. Since stairs transport users along a vertical distance, they should be sturdy and ...

Building a staircase may seem like an intimidating task at first, but with the right guidance, even a novice carpenter can construct a sturdy and attractive set of stairs. One crucial aspect of stair ...

Late last fall I got an email from a friend, John, looking for advice on building a new set of stairs going down into the basement of the house he’s renovating. John is pretty handy with tools, but ...