I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give me a few ...

DEAR TIM: I read your recent column about building stairs for a deck. I can handle that, but I’m worried about how to make all the complex cuts required for the deck stair railing. Can you give ...

Using existing posts, a cable railing will run you about $10 to $12 per linear foot, a worthwhile investment for a simple upgrade to your deck. If you need to purchase a new set of posts ...

Think twice about using lag bolts to attach deck posts to the deck as you assemble your railing. I just purchased a home where the carpenters used lag bolts. The railing wobbles back and forth ...

Deck railing posts are a major concern because many carpenters and DIY homeowner warriors get this aspect completely wrong. There are special metal connectors that should be used in conjunction ...