Pet Stairs

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DifficultyMedium
Introduction
This week we're sharing a surprise project brought to you by this month's Featured Blogger- Kelly S. Rowe of Live, Laugh Rowe. Check out her blog at www.livelaughrowe.com for other DIY projects, recipes & much much more!
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Thin Wood Screws
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Sandpaper
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Wood Glue
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Wood Filler
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Wood Glue
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Primer and Paint
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1 x 6 x 6-1/2 for the top left and top right stringers
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1 x 6 x 13 for bottom left and bottom right stringers
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1 x 6 x 11-1/2 for the bottom closed riser and the base brace
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1 x 7 x 11-1/2 for the top closed riser (or a 1 x 6 x 11-1/2 would work as well)
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Primer and Paint
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8 x 1 Pocket Screws
Step 1

Cut all of your wood to size using your Dremel Saw Max.
Step 2

Drill pockets holes using Kreg into top stringers and attach to bottom stringers using pocket screws.
Step 3

Attach the closed riser to the bottom front of the stringers countersinking the side screws.
Step 4

Attach the back brace to the stingers.
Step 5

Attach the second closed riser to the stringers, measuring 1" down and 3/8" in from front. While this riser was built using a piece of 1 x 10 trimmed to 1 x 7 to have it sit below the bottom step, an alternative would be to use a 1 x 6 to have it sit flush with the step.
Step 6

Attach steps. Congratulations! Your steps are officially done! You're now ready to fill your holes with wood putty, sand, prime and paint.