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 ...

“One of my favorite ways to really take deck stairs to the next level is with step lighting,” says Seamus Nally, CEO of TurboTenant. “There are various design choices and types of stair lighting, but ...

In this video, I will show you how to build exterior deck stairs from start to finish. First, I'll show you how to calculate ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

If your backyard is split level or terraced, you can use decking steps as a link to help you make the most of your space and access different areas smoothly. Meanwhile if you already have a raised ...

When night falls, you'll need these deck lighting ideas to help create a great space to hang out and enjoy the stars. Good ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

I am considering purchase of a 4th floor 2 bedroom, the top floor of a brownstone. The unit has exclusive roof rights. Current owners have a partial wood deck on the roof. it’s nice, but the access to ...