DIY stairs with railroad ties ... Start to finish

Video Description

In this video, I show how to build outdoor stairs into a hill using railroad ties, hand tools, and rebar — a simple and durable DIY solution for steep or eroding slopes. The hillside in front of our cabin was becoming slippery and unsafe, so I decided to construct a set of landscape steps using pressure-treated railroad ties. I walk through the full process: cutting ties with a chainsaw, digging into the slope with hand tools, leveling each step, and securing them into place with steel rebar. This DIY staircase is built to last — no heavy machinery, no expensive equipment, just practical know-how and some hard work. Whether you're working on a sloped yard, need garden steps, or are building stairs into a hill or bank, this video covers the full method from start to finish. With calm narration and soft background guitar, this is both a tutorial and a relaxing watch.