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the steps are being built to allow people to climb up and down from the deck

Box stair framing Our DIY staffers love it when we find one of our more... "creative" awardees stepping outside of their beloved comfort zones to pick up a few extra cents from the nice people at eHow.com. Today's is once such occasion, a day in which a repeat DotD with advanced degrees in "creative writing" and "math education" tries her hand at a carpentry primers. Please welcome to the nomination stand Stephanie Ellen (also known as S. Deviant), whom we found attempting to explain "How to…

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the steps and railings are labeled with measurements

A deck’s stairway should be carefully planned so that all the stair rises (the vertical height of the steps) and all the tread depths (the horizontal length of the step runs) are equal. If the bottom or top step is noticeably different in height or...

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the steps to build with instructions for building stairs

https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/simple/index.html Visit our website today to learn more about stair building, home design and house repairs. In...

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a wooden bench sitting on top of a lush green field

Decks and construction--you're wondering how exactly this falls into the category of gardening. Well, it does and it doesn't. You see, for years, we've had a deck surrounded by a flower bed. It has always been pretty. In the spring, we have tulips. In the summer, daylillies and black-eyed susans, and in the fall, shasta daisies. However, over the years, the flower bed has become overgrown and the built-in deck benches were ripped out. This left a wide open space, and a much too large step…

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wooden steps with text that says can you use 2x6s for deck joists?

A ground-level deck can be built from 2×6 if the span is less than 9’0″ (2.73m), using ground contact treated lumber. Under a 2×6 deck, the ground will need to be covered to prevent weed growth through the decking on such a low deck. The decking needs to be designed for ground contact or sufficiently raised off the ground to prevent rot.

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a wooden deck in the middle of a grassy area with steps leading up to it

Deck stairs can be a little intimidating for a normal DIYer but with a little guidance I am confident you will be able to build a safe and secure set of stairs. In this video I will walk you though the complete process of how to measure, cut, assemble, and secure the set of stairs to your deck. Remember to check your local building code to ensure you are working within the guidelines of your local building code.

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a man measuring the height of a wooden structure

Building your own deck stairs might seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be! First, take careful measurements so you know exactly how many stairs you'll need to build. Then, frame out your deck and either purchase or build stringers,...

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