Simple stairs have just two components. The flat board that your foot steps on is called a tread. The treads connect to side stringers and sometimes to one that is in the middle of the stairs. The ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds stairs the easy DIY way with simple, step-by-step instructions for safe results.

I feel it’s important for you to understand the structure of a set of stairs before you get out your saw and framing square.