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  1. How to Build Deck Stairs

    Sure, building deck stairs can be tricky. But in this story, we'll make it easy by showing you how to estimate step dimensions, layout and cut stair stringers, and assemble the stair parts. And you won't have to do any hard math to figure it all out (but your calculations will have to be ...

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  1. Walls
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  5. Cabinetry
  6. Carpentry

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

  1. How to Repair Squeaky Stairs

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    Carpeted stairs that squeak can be repaired from above in several easy steps—without destroying the ceiling below the steps.

  2. Safety First: Install an Outdoor Staircase Railing

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    Replace a wobbly old outdoor handrail with a rock solid one by using strong concrete anchors. We show you how to design and attach one to your steps.

  3. Step Repair: Fix Slippery Stairs

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    Slippery steps can be made safe with traction tape, but the steps themselves must first be sealed well to prevent water from getting under the tape and breaking the adhesive bond.

  4. Install a New Stair Handrail

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    If you have a loose stair rail, a weak stair rail or no rail at all, fix the problem by installing a solidly anchored railing like we show here. Would your stair rail hold up to three energetic youngsters hanging on it like this? If you're not sure, or if you have stairways with missing rails, ...

  5. How to Make Wood Steps Safer

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    Various types of grit added to paint will make wood steps slip-resistant. Use special plastic grit and you’ll never see it, even as the paint wears away.

Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Dream It, Do It: How to Paint a Staircase

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    FromBobVila.com

    Paint the stairs in your house to make the hum-drum trip between floors a journey worth remembering.

  2. Cape-Style Home : Building the First Floor Staircase - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    Carpentry contractor Bob Ryley builds a staircase from the first floor and Bob tours the new second floor. Bob also tours the IKO roofing shingle plant.

  3. Refinishing an Hardwood Staircase

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    FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - home-renovation - featured

    This is an adventure in refinishing my hardwood staircase , told by an amateur artist and homeowner. This may not be how the pros would do it, but it's done for about $150 in materials and a few days of my time. We floundered a bit in figuring it out, but here I'll share the things I've figured ...

  4. Make a Statement - Painted Stairs - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    Looking for a way to liven up a drab set of stairs ? You might want to pick up some paint.

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Other Videos for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Tips for Decorating a Wall

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    Gina Stigi shows us how to decorate a wall with picture frames.

  2. How to Add Space to a Hallway

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Take a look at how an under-the- stairs closet adds space to a hallway.

  3. Learn about Stamped-Concrete Patio Floor

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    A concrete patio gets a stamped-concrete floor treatment and new stairs .

  4. How to Wash a Deck

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    Cleaning and Protecting Your Deck - This video will show how to wash a deck.

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Blog Posts

  1. Dueling DIY: A Blisteriffic Start on the Stairs

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    FromDIY Diva

    Last week Sarah @ Ugly Duckling House and I announced our DIY throwdown, and I’m going to claim the very first injury in this epic battle of staircases , with this…...

  2. Dueling DIY: A Staircase Refinishing Throwdown

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    FromDIY Diva

    You guys know that in general I get pretty excited about starting any kind of project on the house. Even the ones that require standing on a 2×10 suspended over...

  3. Sweet Pea Garden Bunk Bed Storage Stairs

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    FromAna-White.com

    Build oh so charming but functional storage stairs for the Sweet Pea Garden Bunk Bed! Featuring lots of storage, cute heart shaped railing, and stairs perfect for accessing the top bunks, these storage stairs could work for any bunk bed! This bed is designed and built by Jenny from Birds and Soap . ...

  4. Easy Stairs

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    FromAna-White.com

    About Project How to build stairs ! Free step by step instructions from Ana-white.com Author Notes:  I don't know how or when, but sometime this summer, after a long day working on the Momplex, we decided that we needed to build stairs for our own home front porch. You see, we've been front porch ...

  5. creaky stairs

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    FromPosts tagged: deck

    So, Todays question.... I have stairs from my 3 season room down to the patio. The stairs are new but they wobble a little bit and make me a little sketched to use them. On inspection they said to put a one or two crossbars to the ground and that will stabilize them. What does this mean and how? I ...

  6. Building Stair Steps

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    FromAsk the Builder

    Building stair steps can be a very difficult job. Getting the proper distance for the risers and treads can be a mathematical challenge. Local building codes need to be reviewed when building the staircase .

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