How do i build wood steps?
You should begin by deciding what type of wood steps you want to build. Do you want simple wood steps that lead off from a patio or deck? Do you want larger and more sturdy landscaping steps that lead to a different area of your garden? The type of steps you want to build will affect the materials and process more than any other decision. After the large picture plans have been made, the rest of the project is much easier.Tools and MaterialsWood steps are a simple carpentry project and require only basic wood materials. Choose two-by-six boards for the steps themselves, or adjust length if you want longer steps. (Two two-by-sixes per step is common.) You will also probably need two or three two-by-twelves, a couple of two-by-fours, and one two-by-six. The lengths will vary depending on the size of your steps, so map out the steps carefully and have a plan made before you buy the timber. If you intend to attach the steps to anything, such as a deck, buy a sheet of plywood as a backing f
