Starting first thing this past Monday morning it was time to start a multi-day home renovation project to replace the house front porch rotting stairway. With my advancing middle age, it did occur that I might blow it; but saving $1000+ labor costs plus materials swayed my decision to meet the challenge.
So a couple of photos follow, showing a few of the project steps.
First, after taking some measurements and estimating needed materials, I paid a visit to Rona (crappy lumber), Home Depot (crappy lumber), and finally Dick's Lumber in Burnaby (a lot better lumber, but not as good as 20 years ago).
Then tearing apart the old stairs.
Then cutting three new stringers (the notched board that the new step boards are nailed to). Each stringer board cost is $25. Marking and cutting each one exactly the same is very important.
Positioning and fastening the stringers is also very important, so one does multiple checks to make certain they are aligned correctly before final attachment to the headboard.
Then cutting and nailing the new step boards to the stringers. The blue pail with the white lid is the temporary mailbox.
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