DIY Wooden Walkway with Stairs | Fast, Simple, Inexpensive

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[kierenhudson]

Wow. I was just about to search how to do long wooden stairs on YouTube as my garden is on 3 different levels that drop by 1 foot each 😅😮

[bobkanocz]

Did I miss something? Without sunken footings what is a heavy rain storm going to do to the stairs?

[olddawgdreaming]

Looking good April, we are wondering what's next with the deck repairs and remodeling, it's awesome. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

April, this deck build getting better and better! The stairs are very nice and the use of the Tuff Blocks is incredible. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas! Keep on building!

[jsaurman]

Why would you use Tuffblocks and gravel, when you could use the concrete block and save money? I don't understand what advantages the plastic block would have over the concrete version. Which one do you think would be in better shape twenty years from now?

[jvanamb]

Great job. But two questions.
On those tapered skirtings did you encapsulate the cut ends from water rot?
And most importantly WHERE THAT BEAUTIFUL TREE HOUSE & OUTDOOR KITCHEN? How does this deck build connect with the treehouse?
Jim in N.Y.

[honestcomments]

Beautiful project and construction, but it is a bit too red, especially for the heat. I would prefer a more chocolatey / espresso stain. It looks much better, for me at least.

[howtodoitdude]

Beautiful work! But I would’ve ran the planks the other way, including the original platform.

[Rottvan]

I really like the simple design and easy build concept but would the stairs move after heavy rain?

[pqrstsma]

hello April, i didn't catch how you attached those TuffBlocks to the ground; how would you ensure the deck doesn't bounce in the wind? i also understand you live close to 'Tornado Alley USA', which could make things worse

[benh]

what about if the gravel gets washed out, what supports the platforms then?

[dsmmike]

Imagine being able to build your dream home film it, make money off the videos, and then write it off on taxes. That's the dream!! Great work as always April 👏

[stevenrobinson]

I suspect that you do not need to worry about ground frost moving the Tuff Blocks being you are in Texas. In northern Minnesota we need to get 48"+ below the surface to get below the frost line. Maybe adjustable posts on the front side of each boardwalk tier would work....

[Socomolove]

Wow the deck looks great! What a great place to chill and relax, wondering what is the hole below the deck on between 0:33 and 0:35 second and later 6:54 you be showing demo soon on that? 👍👌👏

[gavynklein]

Is there a plan anywhere for the frames? I'm interested in trying this out for one of my first DIY projects but i'm unsure of the frame dimensions. I'd obviously scale it to my scenario but i want to make sure i get the structural integrity down.

[stevestormssr]

Great idea and video. I am so jealous!
One suggestion though. Create a slight depression in the ground where you want to place the gravel. This will better contain the gravel and maintain a level platform for the posts. 💯

[vtnatural]

Beautiful work April! Terra Plus looks beautiful on these stairs!

[MrHappy]

April, do the Tuffblocks shift at all? Does weight alone hold them in place?

[ProctorSilex]

I'm skeptical of the longevity of floating on gravel on a slope. I've made some long lasting things that others balked at, so who knows.

[nerighal]

Well..normally you would correct the ground to a constant slope..and not the siding to an uneven ground pretending it looks good..
..only my opinion..