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 ...

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.

Exterior stair stringer. This set of instructions, in plan format, makes building stairs a snap. The set of Basic Stair Rules takes the guesswork out of this otherwise intimidating project. Tread and ...