Building deck stairs takes patience and precision, but with the right measurements and a few tips, you can create a sturdy staircase that lasts for years.

Plants are your friend when it comes to outdoor stairs. “Deck stairs can be softened by a strategic landscape strategy, [such as] allowing vines and other plants to wrap around the frame and further ...

This is key for how to build stair railing. In this article we'll walk you through this and other best practices for how to ...

Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Wood decks and stairs are susceptible to rot and water damage. Use lag bolts to raise deck posts and stair risers above footings to prevent water from seeping into the wood. Use your impact driver to ...

What turns a basic outdoor space into one that truly works for everyday living? In a HelloNation article, Scott LaDue of Rochester Deck Builders in Victor, New York, shares how small design decisions ...

“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 ...