DEAR TIM: I need to build some simple outdoor steps to replace ones that fell apart and rotted (even though they were made with treated lumber). I’m fairly handy and have a decent grasp of the math ...

If you have plans to build a deck that will have more than one level or will be more than 15 inches above the ground, you’ll need stairs. Stairs can be among the more challenging aspects of a ...

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 ...

You probably give little thought to why the stairs in your home are built the way they are. I’m talking about how high you need to lift your foot to get up to the next step and how deep the flat tread ...

A staircase is more than just a functional component of a home; it’s a statement piece that adds elegance and character to any space. The typical American homeowner pays $2,200 to install a new ...

Monmouth Beach resident Angelo Valente has raised his house on pilings, putting his first floor 15 feet up, a safe height in case another storm like Sandy swamps the Jersey Shore’s coastal communities ...