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 ...

In this video of building a large staircase, I show you how I layout a stringer. It's simple math and if you use the right tools, it is quite easy. There are also some other tips and techniques I show ...

Exterior stair stringer. This set of instructions, in plan format, makes building stairs a snap. The set of Basic Stair Rules takes the guesswork out of this otherwise intimidating project. Tread and ...

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The vast majority of stairs in residential homes are made from wood. Wood is easy to work with, and it can create very strong stairs. I stood just 10 feet away from a marvelous circular staircase. It ...

You may be like most folks. I’m guessing you give very little thought to the stairs you go up and down on a regular basis. They might be constructed from wood, steel, or concrete. The vast majority of ...