Building a staircase is a job for a master carpenter, but an experienced do-it-yourselfer can usually construct a simple set of stairs for a back-yard deck. Cutting the pieces and assembling them are ...

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 ...

A DECK affords homeowners the opportunity to enjoy warm spring evenings, hot summer days and crisp winter mornings outdoors. Gather all your tools before you start. You will need some screwdrivers, ...