Learn how to build natural stone steps for a simple introduction to masonry and to add interest and structure to your garden. A 3-foot-wide set of stone steps will fit nicely with most paths and is ...

With so many types and styles to choose from, the best stair treads can be difficult to narrow down. Of course, most top-selling sets are nonslip and nice to look at — but how do you find the ideal ...

Amateur carpenters who have laid out the cuts in a stair stringer (the zig-zag structural support for the steps) know the queasy feeling that bubbles up at the prospect of this job. There’s the simple ...

Q: We’re having major landscaping challenges due to our sloping and uneven yard. Is there anything we can do that will look halfway decent? A: Seattle’s hills challenge local homeowners with questions ...