How to build stair railing First, build a level landing pad for the stair stringers. You don't need to pour a footing.

Wider stairs would need more stringers, at intervals of 2 feet. While using the pre-cut stringers is easier than figuring and making the cuts yourself, there is one trick.

Do you have a collection that is begging for a useful and unique display? Well, give this decorative stair stringer a try; it may be one of the most unusual display shelves you'll ever build, and ...

In this video of building a large staircase, I show you how I layout a stringer. It's simple math and if you use the right tools, it is quite easy. There are also some other tips and techniques I ...

These are custom-cut stair stringers. A special joist protection tape with butyl adhesive will help resist wood rot at the notches. (Tim Carter) ...

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job ...

A staircase that does not conform to the specific site dimensions is dangerous and violates all building codes, which is why you need to know your math.

All too many carpenters take a shortcut when building stairs. They start with strong dimensional 2x12s (superior for floor joists and stringers), and cut out triangular notches to create surfaces ...

During the elaborate deck build at my own property years ago, it became obvious quite quickly that prefabricated stair stringers that could accommodate my design would not be easily found. As such ...