Staircases

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  On the Job: Outdoor Detour

  Girder truss to the rescue; outdoor detour

   
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  Letters

  Radon check; backfill pressure; Spanish lessons; mold precautions; source for rising hinges; more

   

• Q&A: Anchoring a Railing To Stone

  Q. Anchoring a Railing To Stone I need to secure the base of a wrought-iron handrail to an exterior granite landing. My plan is to drill holes into the stone and use anchors. What's the best way to do this without cracking the stone, and what should I use for anchors? I am concerned that wedge...

   
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  Quick Layout for Stair Rails and Balusters (Subscriber content)

  One simple full-scale drawing contains the information you need to cut balusters and newels accurately.

   
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  Building Brick Stairs

  A long-lasting set of masonry steps starts with a solid base and includes good drainage

   
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  Backfill: Stare-Worthy Handrail

  Stare-worthy handrail

   
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  Housed-Stringer Exterior Stairs (Subscriber content)

  A simple site-built jig made it easy to build this elegant outdoor staircase.

   
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  Fast Box Newel (Subscriber content)

  This carpenter-friendly design eliminates most of the nail holes.

   
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  On the Job

  Truss-rolling; cheap clamps; easy bullnose corner

   
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  Foolproof Layout For Winding Stairs (Subscriber content)

  While new stair codes have made winders more complicated to build, full-scale layout eliminates the guesswork.