Step 4 · Step 4: Record, Label, and Double-Check

In your notebook, write down the width and depth for every single step. It’s very common for older homes to have slight differences between stairs, so if you find any, use a piece of masking tape to label that specific step with a number corresponding to your notes. For custom orders, taking a quick photo of your tape measure on the step is a fantastic visual aid. Remember the carpenter's rule: measure twice, cut once. In our case, it's measure twice for a perfect, one-time order!