How to build stairs outdoors

Summer is right around the corner, and that means leisurely days on the porch are within reach. Enhance your outdoor space with custom-built free standing wooden steps, a project that not only adds beauty but also ensures safety and functionality. Building your own free standing stairs allows for a personalized touch, aligning with your home's aesthetics and your specific needs. Making free standing wooden steps doesn't have to be an intimidating task. With our 20 easy ideas on how to build…

Make a hillside in your yard more manageable by constructing gradual stairs from wood and gravel.

Most weekend warriors shudder at the thought of having to build steps because it appears to be fairly complex. In reality you just need some simple grade school math skills to master the process.

Create an attractive entrance to your deck and a spacious spot to sit with our step-by-step tutorial for building steps for a deck.

The durable features of IPE decking make it ideal to be used for building steps.

This box method is an easy way to build steps to your front porch using a series of boxes covered with treads. Check out the beautiful finished results!

Upgrade your garden with this medium-skill DIY project

Make a hillside in your yard more manageable by constructing gradual stairs from wood and gravel.

Peek inside our DIY journey on how to build stairs for a deck, figuring out the stringer calculations, and our lessons-learned.