Stair Building Man or Myth - It was about 15 years ago, when I met this man who was one of the best stair builders in my area. I learned a lot from this guy and he turned out to be one of the best stair builders or stair building contractors that I had ever worked with in my life.

Finding a Good Stair Building Contractor - I don't know how many times, I have been asked the same question, “How can I find a good stair building contractor.” These guys are few and far between in the construction business. There are a lot of framing contractors and construction home framers who are skilled at framing homes, but lacked the proper skills and experience to be someone, that I would consider to be a good stair builder.

Do-It-Yourself Stairway Replacement Ideas - So you're interested in building a nice set of stairs, possibly for your exterior deck or even the interior of your home. Maybe you're going to repair a broken or severely damaged set of stairs, located within your home or on your property.

Stair Building All over the World - It's hard to imagine, but as long as they've been building homes, that require additional levels, they've been building stairs. If I was to guess, I have probably installed at least 5000 sets of stairs in a variety of forms and designs. This doesn't compare to all of the stairs that have been built for centuries.

How to Repair Squeaking Stairs Covered with Carpeting - Your tired of walking up and down the stairs and listening to them squeak, you have no idea what's causing this horrible noise, but you're tired of it and it's time to fix your squeaking stairs.

Metal Stair Tread Brackets - Metal stair tread brackets are used instead of wood cleats and for plenty of good reasons. Wood stair cleats or tread brackets often become a safety hazard over time, as the wood starts to deteriorate. Metal stair tread brackets, will not disintegrate as fast as the wood it is normally attached to.

2 X 12 or 3 X 12 Stair Treads - If you've built as many stairways as I have, this is a very simple question to answer. Should I use 2 x 12 or 3 x 12 for my stair treads? Without a doubt I would use the 3 x 12 for a couple of reasons.

Stair Handrailing or Guard Rail - Before the 1980s most stairways had a handrail and to this day, most stair handrails are not considered guard rails. Well things have changed and now most stairways require a guard rail and it gripable handrail.

Stair Lighting Problems - Walking up and down the stairs in the dark could become a safety issue. If the stairs in the house are not that old, there should be a light switch at the top and a light switch at the bottom of the stairway.