The 4x4 posts used to support the staircase handrail are often bolted to the stringers before installing the treads. However, I completed the stairs first, and then attached the posts and built ...

Stair stringers are usually attached to a deck using galvanized steel stair stringer connectors or joist hangers that are fastened to the rim joists. How wide should deck stairs be?

Over the years, different companies have developed all sorts of products that allow you to take regular lumber and add metal brackets and connectors to simplify the construction of stairs.

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job ...