How To Build a Large Outdoor Staircase | DIY Stairs Stringers Risers Railing

In this video I'm showing you how I demolished an old, large outdoor staircase and built a fresh new one in its place. Check out how I rebuilt the deck, stringers, risers, treads, supports, treads and more!

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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson YouTube channel! I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I am an obsessed DIYer and Woodworker. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction, design and more!

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[kidphillyorg]

Not just the building of these stairs, but also think of the time and thoughtfulness it takes to film, commentate, and edit this video. Explaining things in a simple way so others can be encouraged and learn how to do this on their own. Very well done no matter being a man or a woman. You're a talented builder and educator. Defined not by your gender, but by your gift. Thanks for sharing your gift with others!

[hound]

I like the way you called out the critics of your husband. You have proven yourself capable of meeting the challenges of your projects time after time, and like all of us, male or female, sometimes we need help, and sometimes we don't. My wife and myself are independent minded people who are quite willing to tackle projects alone when we don't need another's help, but we always know we are there for each other should the need arise. Kudos for your independence, can do attitude and gumption.

[rayhayden]

Impressive, absolutely impressive. And it is nice to see that your husband respects your abilities, and is willing to help when asked... that, is really a great thing!

[tconnors]

Just wanted to express my appreciation for this video. I'm a new homeowner and desperately needed to replace the existing deck stairs. This video has helped so much in planning and executing. I'm very new to this - cutting my first stringer was the first time I had ever used a circular saw. I'm just about at the finish line now and it's looking better than I could have imagined. Thank you!!!

[izzyswan]

hell of project to take on April. Mad respect for you taking it on and doing such a great job.

[megan]

I think it's awesome your hubby doesn't try to jump in when you don't need the help...he respects your abilities, and knows you will do a good job, which is a big compliment.

[vebration]

I kept coming back to this staircase video. My favourite April’s project video so far.

[chrissnively]

Personally I think it's a shame that some people would be so opinionated and judgemental of your husband's involvement in your projects. His respect for you to do things yourself is admirable and pretty much no one else's business or concern. As we've seen in other projects, Cody is ALWAYS willing to help, he's ALWAYS very complimentary, appreciative and proud of what his wife has accomplished. Keep up the great work April. By the way ... awesome job on the staircase. Keep the projects coming!!!

[littleripper]

Home improvement is a lot more complicated than I thought. Just learning to paint properly and put my own floors in took a lot of learning. I luckily have tradesmen in my family that I can run things by when I get confused. With the internet you can do a lot of the learning on your own but it's so nice to be able to just text a question to someone who has actually done it properly many times.

[prouddaddyme]

I absolutely love your videos. The way you described everything you do and how you show everyone it's just fantastic. Thank you for taking the time do tackle each project and show us step-by-step and even explain what you do. You're fantastic lady and your husband is lucky to have you as well as are your kids

[lizarcher]

I love your comment about your husband’s support! I find doing hard work by myself is therapeutic and stress relieving. Plus, sometimes having someone else, especially your spouse, around just makes the work go slower. Too much conversation, potential disagreements, and he can be working on something else anyway. Support from your spouse doesn’t always mean they are right next to you. Sometimes it means they respect you enough to leave you alone to do your thing.

[dwaynenero]

WOW, that was incredibly impressive April. After seeing you do that I am wondering why am I dragging my heels to add a stair rail for the 5 steps I have. You did an amazing job.

[tantagoth]

I trained 3 females in carpentry while I was a member of the union and found they were quite capable at everything except the heavy lifting. I think you should be proud of doing this!

[VitorMadeira]

Ok, I got here in 2018 and I think this is (still?) quite a top notch video here on Youtube.
Thank you and greetings from Portugal.

[stevenbinkley]

Sister April,
Laying out and cutting Stringers are a true test of Journeyman Carpentry and you have obviously passed with flying colors
Very nice sturdy and supportive staircase
GOOD JOB April !!!

[sylviawright]

April you are a Rock Star at this....I love it! I live in a HOA and we have to get every single thing approved as it applies to add on's or upgrades outside of your home. I've been working on my back yard and I just wish I had your skills to create the vision I want. Thanks for your videos. Gurls Rock!

April, my 6 year old daughter watched this with me and lol'd at your "hey you, get off my stairs"!

[TakamiWoodshop]

One of those jobs that looks simple but is actually incredibly tricky.

[XroorX]

Use the old 4x4 you extracted and put it under the base of the high lift Jack. You will then need 4” LESS of extracting height, AND keep the Jack from sinking into the soft ground.

[nealwright]

Makes me want to go out and build something!! One thing I noticed on the treads... you want the grain of the wood turned so that it is curved up in the middle. That way they don't tend to hold water and then rot/warp. Those turned with the curve down in the middle will tend to cup over time as they hold water and warp.