But if you decide to DIY, you will spend less money on the deck. If you’re not willing to get your hands dirty, or the job is too much for you, make sure you hire a professional who has the skills to build the perfect deck. Check out ourexperienced deck installersand choose your ...
” Kluetz Pernell says. Depending on the length, you may need several runners. When choosing one, she suggests opting for an indoor/outdoor runner or easy-clean material for high-traffic stairs.
This meant we knew we had room to add the slide and still have room to walk up and down the stairs. The DIY stair slide is 18″ wide to fit kids and adults, and there is still 27″ of walking space next to the slide on the handrail side! We also chose to end our slide at ...
Get ready to decorate for the holidays with this simple and creative guide to hanging garland on the stairs. Create a show-stopping aesthetic with faux greenery, ribbon, pine cones and more! When we moved into our home a few years ago, I was so excited about the staircase because I never...
Building deck stairs requires multiple tools and materials. Remember, you must gather all the right tools and invest in high-quality materials if you want your deck stairs to stand the test of time. Here is a complete list of the materials and tools needed to build deck stairs. Tools Requir...
Helpful DIY advice on how to repair loose, squeaky, or broken stairs, handrails, balusters, posts and other stair parts.
Leave a 1/8- to 1/4-in. space between the treads. Continue installing treads, working your way up the staircase. The 4x4 posts used to support the staircase handrail are often bolted to the stringers before installing the treads. However, I completed the stairs first, and then attached ...
Start by measuring the rise (vertical height) from grade to the top of the deck. Divide that measurement by 7 inches or whatever stair rise you prefer. The result tells you how many stair risers are required. To determine the total run of the stairs, multiply the number of steps required...
Walking Down Stairs with Non-Graspable Handrail No one can grasp a wide handrailing like the one in our photo above, nor use it to arrest a fall. However it is nice to lean-on. My daughter Mara fell down these angled stairs (above) where the very fat upper guardrail surface was the...
Once the deck is built, you can almost always build steps up to the deck. This will allow you to trim branches that are high up. Don’t reach for branches that could fall and knock you off the ladder. Step 2: Make a Deck Plan ...