How To Build a Large Outdoor Staircase | DIY Stairs Stringers Risers Railing
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 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 CZcams 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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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.
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
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.
I kept coming back to this staircase video. My favourite April’s project video so far.
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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@@SepherStar who cares
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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hats off to this woman.
I don't know why any one would have any reason for negative comments. I being a single mom 36 years old have always had to do stuff myself or help my mom because she did things herself. From building stuff to landscaping. It's nice to appreciate the fact that you have someone there that can help you. Where not everyone has this option. Keep up the awesome work. You kicked a**.
Also I love that he doesn't push the issue and let's you do your thing but is there when you need help. ❤
Yes, he respected the fact it was my project but was willing to help if needed, and knew I'd ask for help, if needed. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
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.
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 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.
You are amazing!!! Your husband is a lucky guy; but also respectful about giving you the space to accomplish your projects without getting in your way. Women... take notes
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.
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.
That is what you call a hard working irsh girl you will never beat the irsh
Go Irish!
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.
what you like friendship with me me .
Ok, I got here in 2018 and I think this is (still?) quite a top notch video here on CZcams.
Thank you and greetings from Portugal.
The giggles when April wins with a tough little job are the best.
Aw thanks! Glad you enjoy my videos.
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.
Excellent! Like how you say "sawl."
powaybob it's actually sawzall. I think.
powaybob Lol. I rate these videos by how often April says "saw." This one gets a very high score.
"sawzall" is very common in the south when referring to a reciprocating saw. Very much like "skillsaw" when referring to a circularsaw. just an FYI....but yes, I find the "sawl" thing kind of cute to be honest
TG Leviathan Its no different than Bandaid or Kleenex. I've also heard people call linesmen pliers "kleins".
Wow April......you amaze and inspire me and IV been a heavy duty DIYer for many many years.
: ) Thank you
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.
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
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
You give this 64 year-old grandma hope for her own projects! You ROCK!
Geee Lady, you are bloody brilliant!!! The way you took out the old 4x4 's , that needs to be celebrated!
It’s funny coming cross this to hear “this is one of my biggest project” and then see the other mega projects you do now 😂True success story and a joy to watch
Yes, now I've built upon my experience and confidence and can now tackle what I want but at the time, this staircase was a huge project. Thanks for watching.
@@AprilWilkerson loved the outdoor kitchen, fantastic work
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!
Ho-lee-smokes! You should be very proud of yourself. That turned out 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 !!!
I saw April for the first time in a program with Tim Allen "More Power" on History Channel, she is great at explaining things, she is very skilful and has a sense of humor even when Tim gets cheeky again. April's appearances on the show were the reason why I now follow her on CZcams 🙂
WOW, looks amazing, I got exhausted just watching you build that!
What a tremendous job you did! Looks great!
You don't have to explain anything to anyone concerning why your husband doesn't help. It's obviously to me that you two have what many don't.
It is no one's business to ask about your personal life. Here you are being kind enough to show/teach your talent and people have the audacity to ask about your personal life? Some people just can't mind their own business.
You go on doing your thing girl.
Exactly, the fact he knows and respect her own space shows a greater love then some husband trying 'to do all the mens work'
As a man/ craftsman what can I say that will not sound like I expected to see a crappy install. BUT to the contrary you have put a nail in it , in others words let me say that your workmanship is spot on and a tribute to the trade. Women or man the craftsman is only as good as their self esteem so others will follow hers or his examples.
you are awesome April, your husband is a lucky guy !!
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.
There is nothing better than having a strong woman in your corner and better yet having one that can build a staircase without your help. 💖💕💞
5:30 Did u close off your ears when she said she have to call on her engineer husband.
1:38 Yeah right
Professionally done video. I am not a carpenter. However, I enjoy trying my own projects around my cottage and depend totally on quality CZcams videos like this by AW. Thanks.
Thanks! I'm glad you find my videos useful. Thanks for watching.
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.
You know what's next !!!!! An enclosed storage under the stairs 💯🔥👍, or maybe that's just me😁
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.
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!
This was the first video i watched of april, been watching ever since
Aww thanks! And thanks for staying along for the ride. :)
@@AprilWilkerson omg you actually replied, april, i love your channel, and as im typing this i see a new video of you popping up so im going to watch that, your projects are amazing and the quality of the videos are great💪🏻💪🏻♥️♥️
Just an FYI for next time. You should place the stair tread boards bark up, so if the board cups and bows, it should bow up letting rain water shed off. Like the step at 8:18 should go the other way. Was always told that by my Dad. Keep up the good work.
You are truly a bad ass at this so as always its total respect.
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.
Just when I thought I could do it myself 🤦🏽♀️ let me just gone head and pay somebody 😮💨 but you did a great job showing us all the work that actually goes into this!!!
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! 😕
Very thorough explanation- dont think you left anything out, which is important for carpentry novices like myself. Thanks for the vid 👍
I think its great that your marriage gives you room to be brave and ambitious. You aren''t alone. In my marriage, hubby preferred the housework and disliked the yardwork. It was the opposite for me. And so we were both very happy with the arrangement. He was glad to come help with muscle when needed. I could garden all day long and then come in to a clean house and a home-cooked dinner. On football night, he made sure to add a friendly little wine to the table. That way I'd be sound asleep before the game came on TV.
Give yourself a pat on the back, fantastic job, put a lot of joiners to shame, well done, 👍👍👍😊
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
Sweet !!! Thanks for the idea with the jacks !!
It’s cool seeing you doing all this work. .. just a note to NZ viewers, this method of fixing guard rail posts at the top of the stairs at the corner shown here doesn’t reach code compliance. NZ build code specifies full post face thickness face fixing with coach M12 coach bolts at minimum 140 mm separation… also the code is real specific on bracing members thickness and depth and fixing heights etc … if one wanted to duplicate something similar to your half lapped braces here one would need to employ an engineer and get that ticked off. PS. I like the rail detail you used with the double members . Nice work.
Using the jack to rip out the old posts is a great idea
One of those jobs that looks simple but is actually incredibly tricky.
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Yeah true used to work with tones of wood
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It's honestly as simple as it looks... if you know how to use your tools right it's incredibly easy... in my opinion stairs are just as easy as a wall section
Rob Trautvetter your right
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
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.
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.
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 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.....
A log chain also works good on pulling those posts out. 😉👍
Hell of a nice April! I know that stringers can be complicated and a pain. But you rocked on that project 👍
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
April,
Nice work. You deserve to be very proud of your accomplishment. I am a critic at heart, but have only two suggestions. First: Don’t space new pressure treated lumber decking. When they dry, they will shrink. If your boards were not bone dry, you probably have more of a gap than you wanted. Second: For safety reasons you should not be wearing jewelry (I.e. earrings or rings). I am guilty of wearing rings, however I leave earrings for women and pirates. I was thinking about a third suggestion while watching (adding an additional support in the middle of the stringer), but you stole my thunder by stating you were going to address that. Change nice work to great work, really well done!
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!
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.....
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.
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!!
It's fun to watch your growth as a woodworker. Nice job.
: ) Thanks Mike.
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Oh my gosh. I literally want to be you when I grow up. Great work
@Katie Mathis - what about being a dentist or a lawyer and pay April Wilkerson to do it for you ?
ROMANABSOLUT why not be both? Learn woodworking skills as well
I worked union construction 35 years retired now. But you got it goin on. Good job you can do it. You got skills. Just observation no criticism but your open minded you did good job.
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!
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
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
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 !
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.
Awesome! Love the attitude, not to mention skill and tenacity
came out amazing. well done
Thanks!
You go girl! A kindred spirit. Thanks for a clear, concise logical explanation of the process. MegsCarpentry, Canada.
I saw this video 41/2 years ago and it's still one of my favorite videos to this day. Great job April🤙💯
Glad you liked it!!
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!
Been watching you from the very beginning, your capabilities and the small amount of time you've had to improve them are extraordinary.
: ) Thank you, it's something I enjoy so I'm glad I'm improving.
April Wilkerson I like doing things on my own too, my husband respects that, never care what haters have to say.
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)
What an extremely crafty competent woman....
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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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?
Nice step, Professional Carpenting, and Real good Look, 🏆👍🏼.
Regards from Germany.
Nice April. Other than your bubbling personality I can see why you have well over a million subscribers - you actually do good work!. Stairs can be tricky. One wrong step and well you know.😁
Thank you!
Why do so many people dislike these videos? She does a great job and explains everything. Is it because she’s a she? That’s sad. Keep making the videos April! They are inspiring.
whats with the dislikes... this is a big project and requires discipline and knowledge, good job!
dex that’s why I’m in the comment section. Trying to find out what’s there to dislike. I wouldn’t even know where to begin ...’let alone which tool to use lol
4x4 should have been used for your rails
@@SxyGrl44 exactly!
@@rolandtrevino1546 says who?? who cares, she used what she had and it works.
As a former deck builder, this wouldn't pass code. She mentions the intermediate posts in the end, but doesn't actually show it later finished. As a "how to" content creator, you have to be careful with building something that technically wouldn't pass and then blast it out to how many people? Anyways, 4x4 posts could have run all the way through to the ground to act as intermediate posts (as previously said somewhere in the comments). Also, I am assuming that the pad she had affixed her posts to is not poured to the right depth (usually needs 36 inches by 8-12 inch diameter under is needed-- not the 4-6 inches most pads tend to be). I'd like to know the spacing on the joists too as that needs to be a certain spacing. Long story short. There are gaps here. However, I did learn some other techniques.
My hero. Can’t wait to get a workspace.
You're a hard worker like me. I have mad respect.
well done... that was a bit of a mammoth task, you should be really proud, it looks awesome... Good job 👍
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.
Wow,you are one of the few female carpenter builders I have ever met with strong practical ability. You did the great job...awesome!!! 👏😄👍
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
Great work! I love your honesty. You don’t get that in CZcams 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.
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
Great job. This is the first time I've ever left a comment, but this was a great video.
: ) Thank you
April Wilkerson I love you😘😘❤💖
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It's amazing woman can do like man. I love it.
Dude. Your ambition is contagious! I'm gonna go resurface my deck with the motivation I got from watching this!
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