Why Your Deck Stairs Feel Like a Ladder and How to Fix the Rise
I remember the first time I hosted a summer BBQ on my newly finished DIY deck. I was beaming with pride until […]
Category: Staircase Design Ideas
The Hidden Reason Your Deck Stairs Are Pulling Away From the Frame
I remember standing on my back porch last July, flipping burgers with the confidence of a man who thought his house was […]
Why I Use Structural Screws Instead of Lag Bolts for Stairs
I remember standing on a ladder a few years back, sweating through my shirt as I struggled to align a heavy stringer […]
The stair stringer measurement mistake that ruins your stride
I stood at the top of my brand-new composite deck, cold beer in hand, ready to admire the view. But as I […]
Why a wrap-around staircase is the best choice for multi-level yards
I remember standing on my old, narrow back deck during a family reunion, clutching a plate of ribs like my life depended […]
Why your deck stairs squeak and how to silence them forever
It was 11:45 PM, the house was silent, and I was on a mission for a midnight snack. Then it happened. Creeeee-ack. […]
How to hide the cut edges of a wrap-around stair stringer
I stood back, wiped the sawdust off my forehead, and felt that sinking sensation in my gut. My new composite deck looked […]
Why Your Deck Stair Stringers Are Cracking at the Throat
I’ll never forget the afternoon my neighbor, Dave, almost ended up in the ER because of a single, hidden hairline fracture. We […]
Why we always double-block the middle of a long stair run for stability
I’ll never forget the sound of my neighbor’s deck stairs shrieking as I walked up them with a tray of burgers. It […]
The stair tread depth that feels safest for kids and the elderly
I remember the first deck I ever built. I was so proud of those crisp lines and that fresh cedar smell. Then, […]