Deck stairs look simple until you cut your first stringer wrong. I have done that, and one bad cut can waste a whole board. Building deck stairs is one of the most useful DIY projects you can take on.

For ambitious DIYers, deck stairs are a natural next project after building a stylish floating wood deck. Or perhaps your old stairs have worn out from years of exposure to the sun, moisture, and use.

During the elaborate deck build at my own property years ago, it became obvious quite quickly that prefabricated stair stringers that could accommodate my design would not be easily found. As such, ...

Are you building a deck this summer and don't want to mess things up? Chances are you might if you don't understand how to build stairs and stair stringers properly. Installing stairs is one of the ...

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 ...