Building Simple Outdoor Steps

With the use of a few inexpensive supplies we were able to create gradually sloping steps into the back yard. Supplies include pea gravel, landscaping timbers, 4 -4X4 treated posts, 2 -8 ft by 6 in pieces of treated lumber for handrails, re bar, concrete, and plastic. This was a simple project

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[ww55d]

Hammering rebar with a rubber mallet?

[Masfaith3]

@ww55d yeah, I know, the rubber mallet was a bit worse for wear, but it worked. Now we have a sledge hammer. :) I'm a firm believer in doing what you can with what you have at the time. If you wait to have the perfect tool for every job you'll either go broke or never start, much less finish a project! :)

[jamespratt7]

Hmm - I hate to say it, but I agree with Chrisluux. You'll be lucky if those steps last more than a couple of years at best.

[Masfaith3]

@jamespratt7 actually we built these in 08' and they're still solid. Nothing has shifted or fallen apart. I think they'll last for many years to come. We also added a railing with posts in concrete. I still think that this was the best option for us and the slope we have. We haven't had any weed problems either.

[fishfrizbee]

Hot Chicks Makin Steps!

[029Louise]

I LOVE WOMEN DOING HARD WORK. ME AND MY SISTER ARE ABOUT TO REPAIR HER STAIRS. WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN THE END RESULT.. GOOD JOB LADIES.