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Wooden steps, like brick, need support. They should rest on a concrete sidewalk or a concrete foundation poured for that purpose. Even with a foundation, however, steps may not remain straight and ...

Home improvement expert April Wilkerson simplifies backyard landscaping by demonstrating an easy method for building exterior wooden steps.

Q. My outdoor wood steps are getting slimy and slippery from algae, the green stain that grows on them. How can I keep algae off the steps and also keep the steps from being so slippery? A. First, ...

With summer around the corner giving your wooden stairs a much needed refresh may be on the agenda. Dull, worn out stairs are ...