Are you currently building a new house or just thinking about rebuilding your home? If so, then you might also face the need for new stairs and therefore think about how to build stairs.
If you do not need anything very fabulous and you think that you have enough willingness to do it and also maybe some experience in carpentry, then you could consider the option to build the stairs yourself. You might think that it is more complicated than it actually is. But all you need is some tools, some proper materials and some algebra.
First of all, you should discuss this issue with your friends or relatives, it may happen that someone of them has done it before or, it may also happen that they can suggest you someone who has some experience in this field.
Secondly, it would be very convenient to take some time to buy some book or magazine with very good explanations on the topic how to build stairs. If you really think that you do not need to buy it then you should at least look for some instructions and some useful tips from the internet.
It would also be quite wise idea to ask if somebody of your friends is willing to help you. As they say two heads are better then one. And as you most probably have noticed yourself, it is also much funnier if you have some good company.
Comment by: DAVID ROSENTHAL
2009-08-09 01:30 | i'm replacing old basement stairs going too basement they are very old.
the question is there's 11 steps and they are 1 3/4 thick the new steps i will be buying are 1" thick will i need 12 steps now since the new steps are only 1" thick ,i'll be replacing the stringers also and will use 2 x12's 12' long with brackets from home depot. thanks david.
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