It’s the last thing you ever expect to need, but life without one can be almost impossible. “It” is a ramp intended to help us navigate various height differentials from the ground to the front porch, ...

Using a miter saw, cut the stringers (A and B), header (C), and blocker boards (D and E) to length from the treated 2x4s. Using a track saw or circular saw, cut the 1:12 ramp slope on the outside (A) ...