Steps and Walkways

Installing Deck and Border Boards
In this video, learn how to install decking boards by using spacer blocks to allow for proper water drainage.
Podcast 535: Air-Sealing Cape Houses, Smart Watches for Builders, and Repairing Spalling Concrete
The crew hears about extra time for DIY and minivans for work before taking questions about boosting the comfort and efficiency of Cape houses and fixing a spalling foundation.
6 Ways to Make a Small Lot Live Big
Strategic elements such as fences, framed views, and walled gardens can make constrained lot sizes feel both spacious and private.
Illuminating an Indoor Staircase
Consider code, practicality, and aesthetics when lighting interior stairways.
Brick Walkway: Adding Steps
A block-and-mortar base and stone treads are the perfect combination to make it easy to build strong, attractive steps.
Brick Walkway: Setting the Bricks
Learn how to add a sturdy mortared edge and then fill in the field bricks perfectly flat and flush.
Brick Walkway: Preparing the Base
Establish your grade and lay a base of compacted gravel and stone dust to ensure that your bricks stay exactly where you want them.
Dropped First-Floor Framing
Are there any ways to build the first floor with a reduced number of steps? One of our building experts explains how to reduce entry steps.
Situating on a Steep Lot
An increase in square footage proves to be a challenge due to the site's steep grade transitions.
How to Build Patios, Walkways, and Driveways
23 articles and videos with the details you need to build sturdy and attractive landscape features out of brick, concrete, stone, and more.

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