To lay out a set of stair stringers from scratch requires a little math, but not much. Equally important is some quiet time to run the numbers and at the same time to think about the construction ...

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 ...

In this video of building a large staircase, I show you how I layout a stringer. It's simple math and if you use the right tools, it is quite easy. There are also some other tips and techniques I show ...

Building a deck makes for a fantastic addition to any home. But it’s not going to be much use without a good set of deck stairs to get up and down from your primary backyard relaxation spot. The right ...

Here is a picture of the side of a staircase. It’s called a stair stringer. Calculate the area of the side of the stringer that is facing you. Look for repeated shapes in it. Rhys has 8 of these ...