If you have plans to build a deck that will have more than one level or will be more than 15 inches above the ground, you’ll need stairs. Stairs can be among the more challenging aspects of a ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a ...

I am considering purchase of a 4th floor 2 bedroom, the top floor of a brownstone. The unit has exclusive roof rights. Current owners have a partial wood deck on the roof. it’s nice, but the access to ...