Picture a stair slope in your mind to estimate about a 40-degree slope and guess at a landing point. Rest any straight piece of deck lumber on the deck and level it over to the landing point. Measure ...

My old wood deck is deteriorating and the stairs could be hazardous. What is the easiest way to install new ones for an inexperienced DIY-er?

Dear Carolyn: Shaky stairs are not only uncomfortable to walk on, but they can be very dangerous and cause people to lose their balance. We become accustomed to the standard height of a step. If the ...