How To Build a Large Outdoor Staircase | DIY Stairs Stringers Risers Railing
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- 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 UA-cam 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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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!
This! Thank you, you took the word right out of my fingers! Lol
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
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!
Beautiful!!! I love working on stairways. I have never done one outdoors that size. Pro tip...always cut square to square. Never leave those tags and staples on the end of your finished product. Very nice work!!
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.
: ) Thank you.
April what a wonderful job you did. Great how you said it step by step so we saw how it went. Thank you so much for posting this video for us.
GOD'S JOY.
You go girl! A kindred spirit. Thanks for a clear, concise logical explanation of the process. MegsCarpentry, Canada.
April, you amaze me with your can do attitude. You make me feel really old and Incompetent, however I salute you for what you have accomplished and what you will accomplish in the future. I am a pensioner in South Africa and I admire you and your talents and great skills. Keep on keeping on!! You are an example to all, men and women.
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!
It is! I wish I could do something like this! Don't have the money or intelligence haha
@@Gar99 cause he's not a carpenter I guess. It's not easy to be one
You sound like you could be her husband that wrote this lol 🤭
@@Gar99 Obviously you wasn't looking at the video and listening when she said that she likes to do that kind of work, but only need her husband when she asked for his help 🤔
That is the real bond between hus and wife..
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.
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My friend/roommate was a guy. If something was broken, he would buy the replacement part, and then give it to me to fix! He once wanted me to replace the light bulb on the kitchen ceiling about 9 feet up. He gave me the bulb and I was like "Yeah, you're 6'2 and I'm 5'2 and we don't have a ladder so what do you want me to do about it?"
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Great video you have made me want to get qualified in carpentry and do a course.like the time lapse and detailed of each section and showing what tools for each cut and joint.brilliant
I kept coming back to this staircase video. My favourite April’s project video so far.
Ok, I got here in 2018 and I think this is (still?) quite a top notch video here on UA-cam.
Thank you and greetings from Portugal.
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.
Great work! I love your honesty. You don’t get that in UA-cam videos at all. People make it look like it was done really quick and easy but it never is. Can’t wait for the next video.
Nice work! It's always great to see ladies in the trade,letting the hammer do the work. Next deck project, throw down some routed edges on your treads and cut ends of deck boards. I just match whatever round over the deck boards come with.Makes it look super fresh and cleans up any funky cuts. Keep on space truckin! Peace!
Very thorough explanation- dont think you left anything out, which is important for carpentry novices like myself. Thanks for the vid 👍
I love watching your videos... Im teaching my wife how to used tools and to help me with projects... We just did a porch together it was alot of fun working next to her and see that she is leaning
I followed your steps for a 12 step deck stairs and everything when without an issue. Very good and complete instructions.
thank you so much for your videos, I too am a woman just about to have a go at doing decking and pergola in my garden so its so encouraging to see a woman doing these jobs although I can tell you are a very competent joiner
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.
Any hobby or trade whatsoever is a lot more complicated than you think. No competency comes free without proper time invested.
Wow girl, I would’ve never thought about that jack, trust me it will be used on future projects 👍🏽👍🏽
Use a farm jack for that all the time. Just a hint....wrap a short peice of chain around the post and it can be adjusted no matter how long/deep the post is and the jack isn't forced into a bad angle, as is was under the the 2X4s.....
wow April you have gain great respect from me doing that staircase so perfect, keep up with the great woodwork you are amazing
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 !!!
You did a great job! One of the best videos I have watched. I would hire you today. You covered all the details. I'm sure this comes from prior planning something many need to learn. I've replaced more decks and stairs then I can count from homeowners just jumping into a project with little to no pre planning. Most are not skilled enough to even attempt a job like this. Not in your case!
WOW, looks amazing, I got exhausted just watching you build that!
You are amazing. I love the way you do your own projects. Thanks for sharing your knowledges. I'm learning a lot.
I really enjoyed this video. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your comment about your independence being the reason your husband is not helping unless you ask. I'm trying to give my two daughters as many skills as I know how to do so they can make the choice whether they want to do them in the future or not. After watching this one, the curved stairs from the tree deck, and your rocking chair build, I'm now a subscriber. Excellent work.
Awesome! Love the attitude, not to mention skill and tenacity
Your work is giving me a lot of ideas and motivation to work on my house. And I'll look into that Home Depot card as well. Seems like a smart idea
Geee Lady, you are bloody brilliant!!! The way you took out the old 4x4 's , that needs to be celebrated!
April, I have watched several of your videos and I think you are a beast when it comes to any tasks. I am really impressed with all the tasks that you do. Keep it up.
Superb dear awesome
Ho-lee-smokes! You should be very proud of yourself. That turned out amazing.
Great build and yes big project but looks like you nailed it. And hubby did good helping and leaving you alone. I am very late to your channel but am enjoying watching your videos for one reason. You are not afraid of power tools and hard work. Enjoy it. Hope life treats you and hubby well.
Great video on an awesome job,I just quit watching a video of a guy that was doing a project like yours without any single explanation or showing how to step by step ,on the contrary you explain every detail which is great for anybody that wants to lear how to build stuff,so doble thanks girl,and it all looks great ,very professional !
I'm jealous. (In the good way) I am sure that thirty years ago I could have attempted a project like this... Wonderful. Your life is very fulfilling!
Wow April......you amaze and inspire me and IV been a heavy duty DIYer for many many years.
: ) Thank you
Wow..more than hats off to this woman...I'm highly impressed and the video is not even over yet. I'm watching the out door staircase vid.
The beauty of the performance and the splendor of the implementation in addition to your beauty well done
well done... that was a bit of a mammoth task, you should be really proud, it looks awesome... Good job 👍
Me overly enthusiastically: "I'm gonna do this project!!"
Me to my husband after I'm in over my head: "HEEEEELP! I need your strength!!"
GIRL! Same here. I tackle most of the DIY projects because I love to do that type of stuff, whereas my husband prefers not too. He will totally help if and when I ask, but I am a perfectionist and like to do stuff myself if I can haha. We're in the process of buying our first home and it needs new deck stairs. Thanks so so much for the video!
Don't do like hers.
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Thankyou!! Besides showing me how to take on my smaller stairs myself(which I do all projects), you made sure to mention that you prefer to do these things by yourself. I do as well. I have a trifling make neighbour who runs over to help me when I don’t want his help. It is my project and I find him condescending and takes over, making me want to throw a tarp over my whole house so he can’t see what I’m doing, because he doesn’t know what he’s doing and has messed up my work before causing me to redo the work properly which costs me more time and money. I love your videos and you’re so lucky to have your husband respect your work
Amazing Job being doing this stuff for 45 plus years and boy I am I impressed with all your knowledge and skill love your vides wish I had them 30 years ago Thanks ( little tip for pulling out the columns I had a fence company back in the 80's next time slide a 8 ft pipe end post over the jack handle for a little more leverage and safer to be away from it)
hell of project to take on April. Mad respect for you taking it on and doing such a great job.
Funny I should see you here Izzy, I only had two new sub videos to watch when I logged on tonight yours and April's. I saved the best looking host for last lol. Glad I did tho as it turns out you was just screwing around today haha Don't worry just yanking yer chain you got a like too bro x
: ) Thank you Izzy, much appreciated.
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It's fun to watch your growth as a woodworker. Nice job.
: ) Thanks Mike.
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I am very impressed. I didn't know that building a staircase was so intensive!
Awesome work!!!!!! And the respect that both of you have is even more awesome !!!!!! I can never know how to say or show the appreciation I have for my wife. For she is also a person like yourself strong, willingly. Keep up the great work!!!!
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.
That looks fantastic April. It sure does look very strong and I love the way you used a jack to lift the old posts, very neat idea!
Use a farm jack for that all the time. Just a hint....wrap a short peice of chain around the post and it can be adjusted no matter how long/deep the post is and the jack isn't forced into a bad angle, as is was under the the 2X4s.....
Once again, I'm bloody speachless, what a top professional job....
Love it!. We own a large property and are building on it but we also have an 8- 5 job. With only him as a male we the females have to help him out. Keep the videos going. You inspire us.
BTW. Love that you're using your hearing.❤️
Sweet !!! Thanks for the idea with the jacks !!
turned out killer - great job!
Thanks Nick!
Forty eight years a journeyman carpenter . I have done lots of stairs. I may have done a couple of thing differently. but hey. Good on you for tackling this project. Nice job.
The reason why I think you're so good April is you have a passion to to do it ,well done I'm jealous.
hats off to this woman.
April, my 6 year old daughter watched this with me and lol'd at your "hey you, get off my stairs"!
Ha, that's good. Give her a big hug from me.
I just 'discovered' you through a YT recommendation about 4 months ago. Most of what I've viewed have been more recent projects from the past year which included very interesting but far more complex projects. This is the oldest of your videos I've seen so far and obviously when you were at a different house with a comparatively 'simpler' project. But you still showed a lot of thought and planning in your approach. I'm a total novice with carpentry and power tools but trying to learn. You've really opened my eyes to the importance of doing a bit of research and building smart from the beginning. Thank you, and please keep making your great videos.
Thanks! Yes, when starting, I went slow and built experience appropriate projects building on my experience, lessons learned from mistakes and my confidence. Now, I feel I can tackle any project. On my Channel, you can click on Videos and start at the beginning should you choose. Enjoy the build and thanks for watching.
I loved the video! The execution and narration were perfect !! And you have a beautiful and delicious to hear !! Incredible work !!
I have never cared what people think about me or what I do. Don't have time for it. Great job as always April. I see you building your next home all by yourself. Take care.
You are truly a bad ass at this so as always its total respect.
Congratulations, seeing you work is a pleasure, you have all the conditions, I am going to copy your model, my regards from Argentina
I must admit I wish id learned a trade when I was a young man. I enjoyed woodwork at school and ive since made gates and things for my old house but nothing in this league. Have to say, I'm glad she said about putting in supports underneath the staircase, as it did seem to flex too much rather worryingly when she first walked up it !
I love watching you occasionally hop around with pleasure as you work! I love doing DIY but now that my son moved out I don't have my helper strength around for the tough parts. It's really hindered my abilities to do things myself. Darn my weak lady muscles!
I hear ya! 😕
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!
One woman is capable because she does have heart. Most woman can’t physically do it for a career. A token few could. I don’t criticize, I’m just saying. Their bodies could not take the abuse. Even working smart still uses plenty of strength and energy. This girl did wonderfully.
@@terrencedillon4345 bruh in Aus theres so many
Thrasher. I couldn’t agree more.
Nathan Zmegac not really when u compare it to how many men work like this day in day out.
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.
So true! Thanks for watching.
Great project !!! some of the differences I do on my builds 1) I never space the decking boards ,instead i use a bar clamp and pull them in tight ,they will eventually shrink 2) ive tried using a jig on spindles but found out the wood is inconsistent even though it takes more time i plumb up every spindle 3) You should explain to your viewers about crowning a floor joist and placing the decking boards with growth rings facing down .Was a great video and really loved the x bracing !!! owner of Ohio fence and deck for 30 yrs < keep up the good work !!!!
As A carpenter I am slow to say great job, but you deserve it, a nice clean job that looks like it also structurally sound
I totally agree with you she did a great job and it looks great but there are so many code violations there I feel bad mentioning it. Those posts all need to be six by sixes and the handrail grip ability doesn't meet code. But it's a really beautiful job and if it were done 25 years ago it would all meet code
Wow we are so much alike 😂 I usually do projects, and ask my husband when I feel I need it.
I enjoy doing projects on my own!!
You are good April at what you do especially your presentation on you are step-by-step on how to thank you
Thank you! Glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.
This is my first video which i was watched in her channel and after watched i subscribed the channel of her and now she is my teacher she taught so many things... Thanks April...
thnx April goooooood job👍👍👍👍👍⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
You know what's next !!!!! An enclosed storage under the stairs 💯🔥👍, or maybe that's just me😁
watched your video for the first time, good instructions imformation and a nice tidy job. good to see you are not short cutting any of the work. go girl
Glad it was helpful!
Wow !! Excellent work . Lot Thanks for you .!!
Awesome job..
Better than most builders I work with..
Just not to sure about the adhesive unless it's a bit flexible..
The treads will be expanding and shrinking their whole life..
Someone it's better to let the timber move..
Regards Cameron
You give this 64 year-old grandma hope for her own projects! You ROCK!
Impressive work(wo)manship. Love your style and your instructions. I watched you set of vids on the bandsaw build before. AWESOME! Keep up the great work. I love building things. Love learning too.
Great videos, I’m learning lots watching how you construct things 🙏👍
Woww, ur really inspired me how the way you do the work.. 😘😘
Wow! major project April and it look great!... Nice work
: ) Thank you Jon.
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This awesome. You're an inspiration. PS.. I love the giggle at loosening the post.
Wow.. thank you for such great informational video clips. You are my go to for all my projects on my home in France. 🙏🏽
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
Impresionada con esta mujer carpintera , me encantó su trabajo .. Ya no hay nada que una mujer no pueda hacer!!!
no pudo levantar la viga y le toco llamar al marido ...¿no notaste?
@@BarucMendoza si,lo noté, pero la participación del marido fue muy poca,ella estaba a cargo del trabajo!
@@BarucMendoza maneja todas las herramientas con total confianza!!
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Wooow, I love your work!!!, I'm exactly like you, I do the same kind of work... you're the best!!!
I wish I'd see more women do these kinds of things where I live.... :(
You make it looks so easy. Good job April
Awesome Job! You make it look easy - which I know it's not - I hope you come out with a book sometime with all your projects and how-to-instructions.
35 years in the trade as a carpenter in Australia and this girl would be the best I've seen , well done April 👍
you are right tim, she s doing a hard and great job, I watch her jobs on youtube sometime, because I am an apprentice of chippy (even after get ticket and will keep learning as well) at the moment and defiantly need more ideas and methods in the head,
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35 years and that's the best you've seen?
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!!!
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Quick tip with the high-lift/farm Jack. You should throw a small loop of chain/rope through the top end of it to the post. It will keep it from letting the Jack kick out. Makes a huge difference on small/round fence posts or even tree/shrub pulling.
Great work on the stairs.
Bonjour, What a job, Thanks for your vidéo, vert useful. From France
im a brand new subscriber and i love what you and ur husband do great job
Beautifully done . Extremely professional . U R a great inspiration for lot of people . Awesome job . God Bless .
Bravo!! Bravo!! Bravo!! Felicitaciones!! Te quedo espectacular!!
I love the cute little laughs ... adorable. ... also love your independence.... you go girl ... always very creative. :)
Huge undertaking! Nice work with the jack!
Thanks!
Use a farm jack for that all the time. Just a hint....wrap a short peice of chain around the post and it can be adjusted no matter how long/deep the post is and the jack isn't forced into a bad angle, as is was under the the 2X4s.....
@@AprilWilkerson great job.
I'm not sure why I enjoyed watching this in it's entirety. I don't even own an outdoors staircase.
....I hear you Brother but knowledge is power some of it has to stick...besides I can't get enough of watching other people work.
because she is easy on the eyes ?
B/C u r a freak. You not alone tho.
Very good I have stairs 40yr old need to be replace I did learn about how to from you video 😀
Lol
I recently replaced my deck stairs and I chose to leave the risers uncovered. It helps with keeping rain and snow off. But, this was your project and you did a really solid job. Those stairs will last for years.
National residential building code requires riser covers unless you have a space small enough to prevent a 4 1/2" sphere from passing through or stairs are less than 30" high.
Thanks April for inspiration and teacher ......