How to Build an Easy Porch Stairway + Innovative 2x4 Stringer Hack!
Guide | 1 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com - Looking to build a quick, sturdy set of stairs for your front entry or back door? In this video, we cover two crucial topics: a simple step-by-step guide to constructing an easy entryway stairway, followed by an inno...
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Why Framing Stair Ledgers Over Drywall Can Fail Inspection
Video | 1 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/repairs/stair/index.html - In this video, we break down why framing a stair landing ledger directly over existing drywall can be a risky move. While you might see people doing this online, standard building codes gener...
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Can AI Design Better Stairs? Testing the Biometric Stair Calculator
Video | 1 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/books/index.html - Are the classic "17-inch" or "25-inch" stair design rules really the best way to build a staircase? In this video, I test out an AI-generated biometric stair calculator that claims to find the "perfe...
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How to Calculate Easy and Difficult Total Rise for Deck Stairs & 10 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid
Guide | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/decks/index.html - Are you planning to build a deck or add a set of stairs, but aren't sure where to start with your measurements? In this video, I walk you through the simple, step-by-step process of figuring o...
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The Hidden Risks of Building Concrete Block Stairs in Dirt
Video | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/landscaping/index.html - Thinking about building cheap outdoor stairs by just setting concrete blocks in dirt? Before you start digging, watch this video! I break down the potential problems and hidden risks of ...
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Watch This Before Converting Your Straight Stairs to Winders At Top
Guide | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/remodeling/stairs/index.html - In this video, we aren't just showing you how to build winder stairs we are covering the crucial planning and layout steps you must consider before converting a straight stairway into a w...
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Stair Inspection - The Good, The Bad & The Codes #1
Guide | 2 months ago
Ever looked closely at a set of stairs and wondered if they were actually built right? In this video, I’m breaking down a real-world stairway to look at the good, the bad, and the slightly sketchy. From an over-notched stair stringer held up by just one nai...
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The Truth About Overcutting Stair Stringers From a Ten Year Pro!!
Guide | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/books/index.html - Are you worried about overcutting the notches on your stair stringers? In this video, I share my 10 years of professional stair-building experience to tackle the debate on overcut notches in 2x12 and...
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How to Build Russian-Style Winder Stairs - International Carpentry
Guide | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com - In this video, we are taking a look at a unique set of winder stairs inspired by Russian and Eastern European building styles and breaking down exactly why this specific design wouldn't pass building codes here in th...
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How to Fix Rotted Deck Stair Post in Concrete Footing Without Wasting Concrete
Guide | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/decks/index.html - How to replace a concrete footing when the wood post is cast directly inside of it plus a brilliant DIY hack to save you money on concrete! When you dig out an old, damaged concrete stair foot...
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Do Stair Building Codes Contradict? Tread Slope vs. Riser Variation
Video | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/codes/stair/index.html - Do stair building codes contradict each other when it comes to tread slope and riser variation? In this video, I answer a great viewer question about two specific building codes: the requiremen...
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Staircase Planning - Floor Space, Fixing Treads, Squeak Prevention and Material Guide
Guide | 2 months ago
https://www.homebuildingandrepairs.com/stairs/index.html - Discover how to choose the perfect staircase layout, maximize your floor plan's square footage, prevent annoying stair squeaks, and choose the ultimate hardwood for your budget and style! Whether yo...
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