This Quick Guide shows you how to design and build all kinds of staircases and railings for your home. The most essential information you need to successfully handle each task is packed into this concise construction manual. Over 190 detailed drawings clearly illustrate the step-by-step instruction, which has been written with you, the do-it-yourselfer, in mind. With the help of this Quick Guide, you can add value to your home while enjoying the greatest possible savings in time, effort, and money.

Quick Guide: Stairs & Railings shows you how to:

Design a staircase

Build a basic straight-run stairway

Construct open-riser exterior stairs

Build an L-shaped staircase with landing

Install ladder, spiral, folding, and platform stairs

Assemble and install balustrades and railings

Repair damaged steps, handrails, and balusters

Softcover, 80 pages