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 steps seems ...

You probably give little thought to the stairs you go up or down to reach different levels of your home, deck or patio. I’ll ...

DEAR TIM: 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 ...

This is key for how to build stair railing. In this article we'll walk you through this and other best practices for how to ...