MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Mar 27, 2017) - (Family Features) The season of backyard barbecues and outdoor entertaining is here, but for thousands of homeowners with worn out wooden decks, the return ...

I am in the process of planning a deck from my parlor floor with steps down to the garden. Does anyone have a recommendation for the stairs? (Code or otherwise) I am considering straight or spiral and ...

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 ...

Are you planning to build a deck this summer? If so, make sure the steps aren't an afterthought. Wide treads and low risers create an inviting transition from deck to garden. Long, wide steps can ...

If you have plans to build a deck that will have more than one level or will be more than about 15 inches above the ground, you'll need stairs.Stairs can be one of the more challenging aspects of a ...

Picture a stair slope in your mind to estimate about a 40-degree slope and guess at a landing point. Rest any straight piece of deck lumber on the deck and level it over to the landing point. Measure ...