More deck construction

Spent yesterday and today installing the stairs and dry-fitting the railing posts. The stairs required the only digging in this project - flat patio blocks were set at ground level for the stair stringers to sit on. The stringers are screwed to the rim of the deck with angle brackets, the treads are 2x6s cut to 4 feet long.

The railing posts came from Menards. Each one is just attached to the rim with one screw for test fitting, so they are not expected to be straight yet. If Paul gets home from work early enough tomorrow maybe he will get some lag bolts to attach them permanently. After that, handrail and spindles, then a lattice or something else to close up underneath, maybe close up the stair risers, get some patio furniture, and by then the weather ought to be warm enough to enjoy.

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