Start by measuring the distance from the top floor to the bottom floor, where you want the stairs to be installed. This is known as the total rise. Next, determine the total run, which is the ...

Sketch out the stair stringer on a piece of plywood or other material. Using a framing square, draw out your notches for each tread and riser, based on your calculated dimensions. Be sure to include ...

Building stairs, whether for your deck or the inside of your home, is one of the more complex DIY tasks out there. Since stairs transport users along a vertical distance, they should be sturdy and ...

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 ...