How to build stair railing. First, build a level landing pad for the stair stringers. You don't need to pour a footing. Just ...

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 Step By Step Approach This is where things get interesting on a very practical and do-able level. The following three steps show how you can use the science together to build your influencing ...

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 ...

Q. I have to build a simple set of steps but I’m totally lost. I don’t understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building ...

John, who runs the personal-finance blog ESI Money, has spent the past few years interviewing millionaires.; He found that many employed a simple three-step strategy to build wealth: Earn good ...

2] Rout step dadoes. 3] Join front step and seat rail to sides. 4] Join back step, slats and top step-stool step to sides. 5] Join seat halves with hinges. 6] Attach seat to front and back ...

Expect to pay between $100 to $250 per step. Brick Staircase. Brick staircases provide a classic and durable option for outdoor settings. The cost of brick stairs can range from $100 to $300 per step.

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 ...