Staircase Design
From means of movement to savvy statement, staircases are a distinct design opportunity.
View ArticlePodcast Episode 157: Insulating Attics, Restoring Old Staircases, and...
The Fine Homebuilding editors offer advice for several old-home upgrades, compare notes on their favorite home-building books, and invite listeners to stop by our mobile podcast studio at the...
View ArticlePodcast Episode 171: Interview at JLC Live with Caleb Morris from Viewrail
The Fine Homebuilding editors chat with Caleb about how his family business made the transition from a traditional stair parts supplier to a leading manufacturer of custom metal floating stairs and...
View ArticlePodcast Episode 175: Stair Stringers, Laser Levels, and Duct Design
The Fine Homebuilding editors offer advice about framing new stairs for a deck, choosing the right level for a whole-house construction project, and figuring out how to upgrade an old HVAC system for...
View ArticleSkirtboard Template
When I was asked to fit new skirtboards to an existing staircase, i decided to take my experience templating countertopsa nd apply it to the stairs.
View ArticleJob-Site Protection
Remodeling experts Doug Horgan and Tom Johnston demonstrate the methods and materials they use to keep every surface in a client's house clean and safe.
View ArticleIncorporating Architectural Steel Into a Traditional Home’s Decor
Custom-fabricated steel railings add a modern design touch that complements this home's classic trim details.
View ArticleBuilder’s Advocate: An Interview With Viewrail
Learn more about affordable, modern floating stairs, from design to manufacturing to installation.
View ArticlePodcast 194: Bulkhead Doors, Building Long-Lasting Outdoor Stairs and the...
The regular crew hears from listeners on T-studs and contractor education before taking questions on bulkhead doors, building outdoor stairs, and waterproofing a screen porch floor.
View ArticleBest Practices for Building a Deck-Stair Landing
Remodeling expert Mike Guertin offers suggestions for sturdy ways to support stair stringers that terminate at a ground-level walkway or landing.
View ArticleWorking With Steel in Residential Construction
21 articles and videos with everything you need to know about incorporating metal into an industry that has been historically dominated by wood-based building materials.
View ArticleHow to Paint a Custom Steel Staircase On-Site
Learn how carpenter Josh Edmonds used a site-made spray booth to prep and paint the stair frame featured in the article "Site-Built Steel-Stringer Stairs."
View ArticleGuardrails vs. Handrails: Where Do You Need Them?
While they often can both be found on typical staircases, porches, and decks, guards and handrails serve different jobs and their specifications are dictated by different code requirements.
View ArticlePitch Block for Stair Stringers
An alternative method for laying out stairs without a framing square.
View ArticleWidening Deck Stairs
A skilled carpenter offers advice for framing a safe and code-compliant staircase when renovating an existing elevated deck.
View ArticleMulti-Feature Curved Deck: Installing a Curved Railing
Once the rails are bent, use a railing kit to build the balustrade.
View ArticleMulti-Feature Curved Deck: Building the Stairs
Stairs on the curve are a challenge, so take your time to plan them out.
View ArticleBuilding Box-Style Stairs
Faster to frame than cut stringers, wraparound stacked boxes make a lot of sense for short, wide deck stairs.
View ArticleBoxes Instead of Stringers
Stacked boxes stand in for stringers on this three-riser deck stair.
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