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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...