Replacing My Rotted Basement Bulkhead Stairs | How to Calculate and Build Your Own Staircase

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10 ай бұрын

In this video, I replace my rotted basement bulkhead stairs. If you have ever wanted to build your own staircase this might be the video for you. I show you how to calculate and cut stair stringers, how to attach them to concrete and more! Thanks for watching!
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@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

@@rebeccacramirez62 I would lose my mind! Would be so cool!

@Catalino_ 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your helpful video, I have an important comment/suggestion; please wear a mask when working with all that mold/dust. Thx, Leo Liz.

@handyandy8671 10 ай бұрын

great job!

@josephinesenior1150 9 ай бұрын

Why on Earth did you leave all that soil under the new stairs ? ?, dreadful dirty thing to do ! The soil will begin to leave a “ fusty, Musty “ smell after a while ? It will encourage damp and mould like the old ones had ? Sorry Mr Fixer, but that’s a huge big NO NO in my books ! It may be only your basement, but all that lovely timber and all your careful work, spoiled by your laziness in leaving what appears to be an apparent “ spoil heap “ hidden underneath ? , shoddy workmanship that certainly wouldn’t be allowed here in England !

@TheFixerHomeRepair 9 ай бұрын

@@josephinesenior1150 this area is dry as a bone and has been blocked off with a door. It’s fine. Thanks for the feedback though. 😕

@shadowman_44 9 ай бұрын

Very smart idea putting a third stringer in the middle of the stairs where there wasn't one originally.

@JF-wk5zo 10 ай бұрын

The only thing i would have done differently is put blocking behind that first riser to keep the dirt from comming out under the stairs.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Good idea! I went back-and-forth on what to do with that dirt a hundred different times. So many different ways!

@SuppaflyZSM 10 ай бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair I was wondering about maybe putting some landscaping fabric over the dirt just so you don't have to see loose dirt when you look at the stairs. Or maybe some foam board insulation?

@bend4852 10 ай бұрын

@@SuppaflyZSMHeavy duty plastic would be ideal because moisture will wick up from the dirt and cause rot over time

@briardan9226 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was thinking maybe put landscape paver blocks to hold the dirt back. LOL, I kept thinking how often I'd be sweep that dirt away unless I contained it.

@SaltySeed 10 ай бұрын

How often do we think he is going up and down these stairs? 😂 It's probly fine for the next 20yrs use.

@toronto360 7 ай бұрын

It's great that you include the bloopers...the actual reality of the jobs.

@cathynordahl9081 6 ай бұрын

I love how you show us how to do this. And even tell us other ways to do it. It looks fantastic. Those should be there for another 75 years.

@joncorwin6134 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the “how I vs. how to” comments at the end. Such a professional.

@wut255 3 ай бұрын

The drill jump bloopers are my favorite. Thanks for explaining rise and run. Another important reason why the rise and run have to be the same is that it's a trip hazard since the human brain assumes stair-steps are all equal.

@jimmybobhere 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the outtakes. The editing made the project look like a walk in the park, then we see the outtakes and go "phew", he did have some struggles. Just like my projects. Nice staircase.

@stabbb1299 10 ай бұрын

I'm an old Vietnam vet who used to be able to do what you do but I'm too damn old to do it now, but I can enjoy your work vicariously and remember the days when I could do, what you do... Thanks for the great videos!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! And thank you for your service! 😃

@michelewesthuis3100 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your sacrifice!

@robertn2813 10 ай бұрын

Welcome home . Oorah .

@Bullfrog0382 10 ай бұрын

Welcome home and thank you for your service. Definitely a good watch. I like the bloopers at the end. Lol.

@lhanso20 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your service!

@nallen794 7 ай бұрын

those looked so much like my bulkhead stairs for a minute I thought you were in my house! Like you I've been talking about replacing them for a couple of years. Nicely done repair.

@ritavalade7049 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! And the bloopers make it real!!! I forget that KZfaq videos showing perfect/easy projects are the FINAL cut..not the messy reality. Thanks much!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 9 ай бұрын

Thank YOU so much for watching! 😃

@Sheri77 9 ай бұрын

Yes, thank you for "squaring" it up in the end to show us how life really goes.😊

@joekagerer 10 ай бұрын

Your.outtakes are comforting, that's 90% of my DIY experiences...😂😂😂 Now a nice persian style tread runner to set it off and a cherry wood banister. 😂😂

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

😂 Next time!

@howardcrane5902 10 ай бұрын

Great job. I particularly enjoyed the outtakes at the end. I feel less inadequate.

@jodifinnegan4453 10 ай бұрын

The before and after is incredible!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. I'm loving the endings of your videos. 😂😂

@maggiesue4825 10 ай бұрын

Wee-hoo! I've waited 2 years to see you do this. Thumbs-up, even though I haven't watched the video yet!! Now that I've watched it (thanks for all the good information), I would put a board in front of the bottom step to keep dirt from inching onto the cement slab. Just my thought-process! Thanks for a great job!!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 😃

@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf 24 күн бұрын

Stairs are amazing man! Secure and probably wont move for decades!

@bg147 8 ай бұрын

It is cool how they improvised and built those stairs with plywood and 2 x 4s. I live in the sticks and I see everything in home repair.

@Ronkeyroo 9 ай бұрын

The bloopers made my day..because THAT is my life. It’s stuck! Followed by a lot of swearing. ❤

@ireneabbott 10 ай бұрын

Your bloopers are what my whole project looks like! I’ve resorted to watching and letting the grandkids do the work. 🤓

@c50ge 10 ай бұрын

Cut you first triangle out, nail a scrap 1x4 on the long edge, then use the jig you just made to mark all of your cuts. Make sure to mark the rise and the run template so won’t make a mistake.

@stacy5445 8 ай бұрын

Loved the bloopers at the end! Made you more real! Good job on a tough fix!!

@giuseppebevilacqua2034 8 ай бұрын

I see that craftsman's working problems are same all over the world😂😂😂😂 great job anyway!!!! Greetings from MIDDLE SOUTH ITALY

@PatMcFadyenGrowingGradeByGrade 10 ай бұрын

Besides learning how to do different construction projects, I'm always impressed by what an excellent teacher you are. The way you break down big jobs into manageable tasks, the way you explain, and the way you demonstrate all make an incredible learning experience for your viewers!

@bradgingrich4505 10 ай бұрын

First video of yours I've watched. great job. I've repairs deck stairs similar to that, and as a do it yourselfer I would have done the exact same repair.

@peacenow42 9 ай бұрын

my dad was an amazing teacher but his fav was to put the tools in the person's hands and have them do it while he talked them through. He would have thought this excellent though.

@dshey6802 10 ай бұрын

You trying to get that tread unstuck during the outtakes made me laugh so hard until you finally got it loose. Good old slapstick, only this was for real. 🤣😂😆

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

I couldn't believe that it got that stuck. 😂

@mattieruth2171 10 ай бұрын

Fixer, I’ve been waiting for this fix ever since you replaced the bulkhead, TFS❗️

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks a lot for sticking around to see the stairs get fixed! 😃

@AlaBrandon 7 ай бұрын

Please keep doing the outtakes. Had me dying messing with that last tread. 😂😂😂

@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

I don't think I will ever not put the outtakes in going forward. 😀😀

@razor3151 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I have seen countless tutorials on building stairs. You are the first person to actually explain what raise and run means. And show actually how to get both of those measurements.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the comment!

@akitas8165 9 ай бұрын

That information is freely available on any search.

@LumenateTV 9 ай бұрын

I love the bloopers at the end great content don't ever change.

@T.E.P.. 10 ай бұрын

Also the blooper real at the end was glorious amusement tooo .. thanks for a long vid

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

My cameraman likes them too and wants to make sure that they don't miss anything. 😂

@robertn2813 10 ай бұрын

Nice job brother . " How did I get it in here " Too funny , and real .

@pqworks9019 10 ай бұрын

The long awaited day has finally come. Those stairs were disastrous. It looks like whoever built it made the stringers out of wood scraps and held them together with plywood haha. I appreciate that you took the time explaining how to make stringers because that was the one thing I had no idea how to make! The before and after was so satisfying to watch. Great video. Can't wait to see the door build.

@andreehyldebrandthemmingse4131 10 ай бұрын

I simply like how you talk about the thing you are doing😊

@sadieperez172 5 ай бұрын

I love the bloopers. Y'all are awesome

@vplanet_6975 10 ай бұрын

These videos are so addictive to watch

@LadyBlueRR 10 ай бұрын

So happy that you & your videos are back ... Congratulations again on the 2 new bundles of joy to your family🎉

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for the support! 😃

@andrejka5603 10 ай бұрын

This Video is exactly what I need, Right Now

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😁

@charleskrawetzke2607 10 ай бұрын

Nice job🎉 yep the bloopers is about how'd it would go for me lol....especially cutting the board exactly tight to the wall and it getting stuck

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

I couldn't believe how stuck it actually got. 😂

@AnnaYV 10 ай бұрын

The bloopers though 🤣😅 I’m crying laughing 🤣🤣 love your sense of humour!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

😁🤣

@zxborg9681 10 ай бұрын

They make a stain-type product for cut ends of pressure treated that adds back some of the protective chemicals. I would be tempted to use that at least on the stringer bottoms that contact the concrete. But it should be a much drier anvironment now that you fixed up the doors. And I can feel your satisfaction as you finally walk down a solid flight of stairs! Nice.

@gracio1231 7 ай бұрын

you did a great job with those brand new stairs n congrats on your two bundles of joy

@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@gracio1231 7 ай бұрын

@@TheFixerHomeRepair no problem

@fatemeaminnayeri9778 10 ай бұрын

I watched almost most of your videos, they are great 😍😍 let's have basement makeover 😁😍

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Maybe one day! 😃

@witchmouth 10 ай бұрын

I love how secure and beefy these stairs are. As a more hefty person, I like to see things on the more over-build side, rather than under-build. Great job!!

@grandpaweber2097 10 ай бұрын

That's me. I ain't no 160 pound 22-year-old anymore. I overbuild anyway, so I don't have to fool with it anymore😄

@T.E.P.. 10 ай бұрын

Yeah man!!!!! Super duper have loved all the vids and it's always real world. May all your best wishes come true for you and the ones you love. Thanks for making the channel.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for always commenting and watching the videos. I really do appreciate it! 😃

@TattedFaceJoey 10 ай бұрын

Yay! A new video! Haha! The end! You're such a dork, I love it.

@SariJane724 10 ай бұрын

Very satisfying to watch. And your outtakes are hilarious.

@dianadunham6691 10 ай бұрын

You have inspired me to work on my outside basement access, if only I could get my husband inspired, too! (He did a great job replacing our front steps, without my "help".) Thanks for the great video!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@peacenow42 9 ай бұрын

I had so much trouble getting my late EX- to do these things. We had a toddler and our one and a half story balcony had sides with huge open spaces. PLUS our toddler had a very large head, very top heavy and tippy when he leaned over. So one day I went to the store and the only thing I could manage at the time was to nail up heavy duty construction fencing, bright orange. That did the trick, one look at that and he got to work. He installed trellis.

@CHILEtv012019 9 ай бұрын

Your explanation is understandable and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. 👋👍👍👍

@lyndapeters1243 10 ай бұрын

Pretty game fixing those stairs in a white tee, Mr Fixer!

@lynnew5619 10 ай бұрын

Excellent job as usual. Loved the bloopers at the end. 😂

@_Blank___Space_ 8 ай бұрын

Loved the bloopers at the end.

@franf45 9 ай бұрын

I live the final scenes 😂😂, good to know you also have your little moments of panic, 😅.

@trajonduclos7931 10 ай бұрын

Awesome work. Your OCD is so delightful.

@user-sh2gf8sl9t 9 ай бұрын

Great Instructor very particular and patient. Thanks Jersey Joe

@izzysantiago978 9 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation and tutorial! Now, saftey glasses anyone?

@RickeySnakes 10 ай бұрын

I love the outtakes and bloopers

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160 10 ай бұрын

Excellent camera work. Mrs Fixer is a natural :D

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

It's actually not her, I have a cameraman now. 😃

@jessicad83 10 ай бұрын

Loved the extra footage and bloopers at the end Matt 😂

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@9sheri9 9 ай бұрын

Seriously -- Best. Teacher. Ever. You went over so much stuff that I've had trouble grasping for ages. THANK YOU 🙌 💕

@PegAMurphy 10 ай бұрын

they look a lot safer that's for sure 😂 your fixin her up really good Matt ...love the remodeling job you're doin

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😃

@thomascattron6222 9 ай бұрын

The outtakes! :) Awesome video. Now I understand better what to expect and an idea what to do! Thanks !!!

@frelnc 8 ай бұрын

Love watching a carpenter who knows his stuff do a project. Very nice.

@TBoettch21 7 ай бұрын

Will i ever build stairs… probably not but i really enjoyed this video as someone who’s never done wood work before. Great video!

@jeanie9139 9 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. Just watched the kitchen transformation. It was awesome. You’re freakin amazing. You can really do it all. You’re a dying breed. Wish we had someone like you in our area. Our 67 year old house could really use someone with your skills and attention to detail. We really enjoy your vids.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 9 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching the videos. 😃

@richardcooper 10 ай бұрын

It all makes sense and extremely thought out and look at the final result, an awesome set of stairs, job well done and well explained. :)

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@bigbomb5904 9 ай бұрын

I totally forgot about your videos until this popped up in my feed

@TheFixerHomeRepair 9 ай бұрын

Welcome back! 😁

@heathermacneil3074 10 ай бұрын

I loved the video, but especially loved the bloopers!

@waynepennington2769 9 ай бұрын

You did a beautiful job building inspector should be proud of you. You saved thousands.

@Rocky-xx2zg 7 ай бұрын

Well Done. No negative comments from me. You did great!!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@lucillekenney8311 10 ай бұрын

That was great. Now I know how stringers work!

@robingillespie4467 10 ай бұрын

A slid, second time watching this one, thanks for posting.

@flaviuskern225 10 ай бұрын

A little vapor barrier and some crushed stone would’ve really cleaned it up and helped a bit with moisture even though it’s ‘outside’. But overall great videos, keep them coming.

@danitalewis6413 6 ай бұрын

Agreed, but he is an amazing carpenter!!

@user-qb5gb3wg6m 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this very much. You are great at explaining "how to". I liked the cardboard idea. Even if you have to tape the smaller shipping boxes together.....it's cheaper than lumber. Thanks

@dorothysmith3850 6 ай бұрын

Simple, thorough, understandable how-to lesson. Thank you 😊. Fantastic work 🤩

@arthurmeis6302 9 ай бұрын

I like this kind of Work, for me I can learn for my further projects.

@CEqualsLovex15 9 ай бұрын

You’re such a clear communicator. I feel like I can make some steps right now!

@bel2665 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really enjoyed your video... excellent video, with every detail and easy to follow..on my way now to home depot to buy everything to replace mine.

@alisonsloan9335 10 ай бұрын

Now that there is a mighty fine set of stairs! Still love watching your videos and congratulations to you and Mrs. Fixer on the birth of your twins!!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁

@davidfierro5686 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I learned a lot watching this. It’s always the layout that can screw up a project where one had good initial intentions. Stairs have always intimidated me a bit. This is a practical future reference point. I appreciate the detailed instruction.

@MrJeep75 7 ай бұрын

Nice job, it gets the job done all that matters

@shanaproctor100 10 ай бұрын

Loved the video! So enjoy watching how things are made in such great detail.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@williamsiyanko4631 8 ай бұрын

It looks great 👍. Thanks for sharing your story about fixing your new staircase.

@drumswest5035 9 ай бұрын

Thats a good build, well done. I agree with one of your viewers and close off the bottom runner. I've built a lot of stairs and a quick way to figure out the rise and runs etc is with CAD if you have access to it, you can even draw out a template for your stringers with whatever tread material you use, works great and very accurate.

@randyriggs5463 9 ай бұрын

I really did enjoy this video on the stairs. Alot of math i see. Good job.

@rodneyhammon1793 10 ай бұрын

Great video as usual….I’m surprised you didn’t take all the dirt out and pour a concrete pad. That would of given it a clean look!…Plus, while you’re at it, could of painted it with Dry-lock, but..that’s just me. Thanks again for all the great videos, you’re definitely very talented…..

@davidfinn3771 8 ай бұрын

Great job. You work with what you got and you worked well

@b5maddog 10 ай бұрын

Solid job! Loved the stairs! Awesome job 🔨

@ca6177 10 ай бұрын

You did a great job again! I know you and your wife are very busy! I speak from experience! I had twin boys too, but that 34 years ago! Time will pass, just do the best you can, help each other! Take care! 😊

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

It's definitely made life busier but we wouldn't change any of it! 😃

@Davewdmace 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy watching "The Fixer". You explain and demonstrate your tasks well enough so just about anyone (even a monkey😊) is able to follow. Good job!

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Dave! 😃

@michaelduy9055 8 ай бұрын

The finished stairs came out great. When I've done stairs over dirt, I like to scrape it down and throw in some bags of rock. Just my preference.

@rwcah 10 ай бұрын

Nice job on the stairs. They look great. Thanks for sharing the how to info.

@MsBigd100 9 ай бұрын

Love the bloopers! Keeping it Real :-)

@LGJM83 10 ай бұрын

You getting that top step stuck was the highlight of the video for me :D That is absolutely something I would do.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

🤣👍

@robertwayne3567 10 ай бұрын

LMAO. I was thinking the whole time "damn he was bang on with every tread." Thanks for the blooper reel at the end showing the tread that wouldn't come out! #storyOfMyLife

@1964amora 10 ай бұрын

I just love your bloopers at the end off your videos u should make a blooper video of all your bloopers

@ernieT29220 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for being a good explainer. Helps out alot

@ronlovell5374 9 ай бұрын

Great job! Thats a very solid set of stairs, better than most stuff I seen built over past few years. If you want them to last, you should lift the stairs a bit gently with a pry bar and add some 6 mil poly strips or sill gasket under the feet between the concrete and anywhere the stringers touch earth. Pressure treated lumber or not, moisture from below is the enemy.

@lindaroyal8161 10 ай бұрын

Whoa, those are some nice stairs, super solid. I love watching your videos, I really enjoy listening to you explain all the steps you take.

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Kingkong9099 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video, your stair needed an air gap on each side for expansion and contraction.

@brendatenney8404 10 ай бұрын

Omg...the last board at the end. Frigging thing was stuck. 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️. Matt, you truly are really good at building and thinking the measurements out. You're silly. Thanks for all the content you're pushing out. 😂😂

@TheFixerHomeRepair 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@ltlt3477 10 ай бұрын

That squeak should become a sound effect for you lol!! Great repair!!! And thank you for so much info. I mentioned your channel to XO, MaCenna as she is restoring/building her first home, and the moulding gave her issues. She got it, but it took her a minute because of the different measurements in the house . Shr has an architectural degree, so she is versed in that. It's just her first time. She looks up things on YT and you should see how beautiful it has turned out so far!! Both of your channels are awesome!

@pauljohnson9326 9 ай бұрын

What a great video , its a pleasure to watch and learn . I am not great at any diy but the way you explain it was absolutely perfect so a huge Thank you from the UK.