DEAR TIM: I have to build a simple set of steps but I’m totally lost. I don’t understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building steps ...

Q. I have to build a simple set of steps but I'm totally lost. I don't understand how to calculate what the distance should be for the risers and the treads. Everything about building steps seems ...

Well-designed steps create a great first impression, and when properly built, they will last for years. Popular Mechanics Senior Designer Michael Stillwell and his father Tony Stillwell recently ...

People of all ages could soon be able to climb to the tops of trees thanks to two design graduates from London's Royal College of Art (RCA). They've created a novel modular step system that is ...

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 ...

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 your stair stringer cuts so that the treads, risers, and overall staircase ...

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 ...

How do I install a handrail on the wall along a set of interior stairs? First, lay out the handrail slope at the height required by your local building department. If your town implements the widely ...