Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a large outdoor staircase with rails and stringers for safe, attractive access.

Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.

Dear James: My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er? — Shantell K. Dear Shantell: You are correct ...

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Walking is and always will be a great way to keep active; it is a weight-bearing form of exercise, that is also relatively low-impact and you can easily incorporate walking into your daily routine.

Small apartments and homes offer plenty of charm, but they tend to be lacking when it comes to kitchen space. Luckily, there are tons of small kitchen ideas that maximize storage and efficiency. By ...

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