Deck Steps & Railings

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wooden stairs
How to Build Outdoor Stairs

Read this article for advice on building outdoor staircases.

Wood steps leading from a wooden deck.
How to Build Wooden Porch Steps

Create a safe access to your porch.

Custom Deck Railing
How to Install a Custom Vinyl Porch Railing

Might as well make it exactly what you want it to be.

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Remarkable Redwood Railings

A curved redwood railing ornaments a semi-circular redwood deck.

deck with railing surrounded by trees
How to Install Lights on a Deck Railing

Add security and a cozy touch with deck lighting.

Elevated deck with stairs
How To Build Deck Stairs

Calculate and cut your way to new deck stairs.

deck with railing and furniture
How to Install a Composite Deck Railing

Add safety and aesthetic appeal.

outdoor stairway with metal handrail
How to Make a Metal Hand Rail

With the right materials, add this safety feature yourself.

A hand on wood stair railing
How to Build Wood Stair Railing

Follow this stairway to completion.

Staircase coming down from upper deck with storage below
Creating Wrap-Around Deck Stairs

A wrap-around deck may have more than one set of stairs.

porch with a railing and potted flowers
How to Repair a Rotting Porch Railing

Replacing it is always an option, but if you have a small area of rot on your porch railing there may be another solution.

Wrought iron railing
How To Anchor Wrought Iron Railing To Concrete

The proper railing can add decoration and safety to a home.

house with large deck with railing and sun sail
How To Remove and Replace Porch Railing

Porch railing protects against falls and accidents.

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How to Install Outdoor Carpet on Deck Stairs

Installing carpet on deck stairs needs to be done properly to be safe and effective.

a porch with posts and chairs
Vinyl Porch Railings: Making Post Trim Skirts

Railings will withstand weather better if they have a trim.

A deck.
Should You Add a Glass Railing to Your Deck?

Glass railing is popular on decks.

Deck with railing and canvas cover
Deck Railing Height Advice

It offers safety as well as visual appeal.

A deck railing.
Wood Deck Railing Finishing Tips

Applying a good finish is incredibly important.

circular saw cutting iron railing post with sparks
How to Measure and Cut Iron Porch Railing

Calculate carefully to make the best use of your time.

A balcony with a railing.
How to Childproof Balcony Railings

Balcony railings can be dangerous.

Stairs.
Removing a Stair Nose

Taking the stair nose off stairs can give it new life.

Deck on a home with a railing
How to Make a Balcony Railing Safe for Children

A balcony railing isn't inherently safe for children.

wooden stair stringer
How to Replace a Stair Stringer

Shaky stringers can be a serious home hazard.

Replacing Stair Risers

A staircase can often be taken for granted, which makes it easy to assume that defects to the stair risers will never arise.

Wood, Vinyl or Metal Deck Railings?

Decking has become an increasingly popular garden addition in recent years and many homeowners finish these attractive features by adding wood, vinyl or metal deck railings.

a set of wood stairs
6 Reasons To Stain Exterior Wood Stairs

There are many kinds of treatments for exterior wood stairs.

Custom Deck Railing
Install a Vinyl Deck Railing in 4 Steps

Vinyl deck railing is low maintenance and comes in many styles.

How to Install Rubber Stair Treads

Rubber stair treads can prevent many accidents. It's all too easy to slip on the stairs and fall.

How to Make Oak Stair Treads

When you must replace oak stair treads you have two options available to you.

Making Your Deck Stairs Non-Slip

Deck stairs can become slick in inclement weather. Even in dry conditions wooden deck stairs can be slippery.

staircase with balusters
Tips for Spacing Staircase Balusters

How to space safe, up-to-code stairs in 6 simple steps.

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Removing Paint from a Wood Stair Railing

With a little patience and prep, you can remove it yourself.

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Tips for Building Deck Stairs on Uneven Ground

Building deck stairs lets you access your backyard directly from the deck.

How to Connect Stair Stringers to Concrete

Stair stringers should be connected to the surface below in order to ensure that you have a sturdy installation.

Replace Deck Stairs in 9 Steps

Building deck stairs is quite a simple job. Replacing them is even simpler now because you have a template.

A porch with steps.
Porch Steps: Wood, Concrete, or Stone?

Porch steps are needed to reach the doorways of most houses.

Constructing Durable Stair Stringers

Stair stringers refer to stairs constructed from structural lumber that are supported by 2 or 3 diagonal members called stringers. This guide will show you how to construct them yourself.

How To Install Porch Railing

Building a porch railing is a way to enclose your porch and prevent guests or small children from falling over the side.

Installing Curved Deck Steps

There are several different methods for installing curved deck steps. Some involve purchasing kits or ready-made steps, while other solutions can be extremely complex.

Attic stairs.
Common Problems with Attic Stairs

Attic stairs provide the most convenient and sensible way to access attic space above your home.

A cable deck railing.
Install Cable Deck Railings in 7 Steps

Deck railing cable lends a rugged look to your deck.