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.

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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.

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Why Aluminum Porch Railings Have to be Powder Coated

Powder coated aluminum porch railings can be a long lasting solution.

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.

Elevated deck with stairs
How To Build Deck Stairs

Calculate and cut your way to new deck stairs.

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.

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

Porch railing protects against falls and accidents.

Gloved hand staining a deck
Styling Your Deck Fence - Stain Ideas

Choosing a deck fence stain can be a little bewildering.

Lighting along a stairway
Step Deck Lighting: Transform Your Porch

Stay safe after dark with a well-lit entertainment space.

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

Add safety and aesthetic appeal.

A balcony with a railing.
How to Childproof Balcony Railings

Balcony railings can be dangerous.

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

Follow this stairway to completion.

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

With the right materials, add this safety feature yourself.

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Adding Carpet around Staircase Balusters

Staircase balusters can create a challenge whenever you are adding carpet to your staircase.

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

Add security and a cozy touch with deck lighting.

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.

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How to Install Tile over Porch Steps

Your house will look extremely neat, smooth and classy with a tile porch flooring. If you wish to give the same look to your porch, you can tile your porch using different varieties of tiles. The porch steps can also be tiled. It is common that you might have a cement porch or a wooden porch. If your

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Building Stone Porch Steps: Mistakes to Avoid

There's nothing like a set of stone porch steps to create a rustic accent to a home’s exterior. If you have flagstone and a few good instructions, all you will need to build your stone steps is a little luck so that you don't make some of the mistakes you'll find below. Setting Your Stone on a Soft

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How to Repair a Concrete Porch Stair Tread

Concrete is one of the most popular materials for using to build a porch stair, mostly due to its cost effectiveness and high durability. However, despite it's high durability, you sometimes may need to repair or rebuild the concrete stair tread. Since the porch stairs are probably the most highly trodden

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Building Wooden Porch Steps: Mistakes to Avoid

Porch steps are necessary if your deck is above the ground level. By following these instructions you can make sure to avoid mistakes. Use pressure treated 2 inch by 12 inch lumber, carefully picking out the straightest and most knot-free lengths. First measure how far out from the deck of the porch

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How to Install a Wood Porch Railing on a Concrete Porch

A wood porch railing cannot be installed directly onto the concrete porch. However, it can be secured using solid metal post holders. Having wooden railings on the porch is a better option than having metal railings that rust due to moisture. In addition, this type of railing is easy to remove and replace

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How to Repair Stone Porch Stairs

Repairing stone porch stairs is, thankfully, not something that you will need to do very often as stone is very durable and not so prone to weather and moisture. After a number of years, the heavy usage that your porch stairs will endure can eventually cause the stone to become worn and slippery, necessitating

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How to Add a Wooden Stair Railing to Wooden Porch Steps

A wooden stair railing is an important safety addition to the porch steps. It also adds accent to the porch as long as it is properly built. This DIY project requires some woodworking skills and a few carpentry tools. Tools and Materials Pressure-treated 4x4 Wooden Posts 2x4 Wooden Railing Miter Saw

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Aluminum Porch Railing Installation: Mistakes to Avoid

For a porch railing that is strong, lightweight, and more maintenance-free, you can't beat an aluminum porch railing. However, it may be somewhat more of a challenge to install an aluminum railing than a wood one. For this reason, unless you know what mistakes to avoid making, you may find it a bit more

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How to Replace a Wooden Porch Railing

Replacing a wooden porch railing is a fairly quick and straightforward job for anyone who is comfortable with basic carpentry skills. A wooden porch railing will need replacing when it becomes rotten due to years of weather and/or lack of adequate maintenance. A broken railing on the stairs or the side

Wrought iron railing
How To Anchor Wrought Iron Railing To Concrete

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

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.

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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.