Dear Jesse: If you have worked with wood at all and have some power saws, a picket fence is probably the easiest type to build depending upon how ornate you want it to be. Your main cost is just the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A classic picket fence is the perfect addition to any home and can easily blend in with the rest of your outdoor space. We've ...

Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my level yard. Is this a good choice, and what are some construction tips? — Randy P. Dear Randy: With a ...

Fences are designed to clearly define borders and boundaries or to prevent access through or along the fence line, or both. Fences used to control access should be difficult to cut, crawl under or ...

Fences serve a variety of purposes. They keep kids and pets in, and unwanted critters out. They can also offer privacy, especially for homes with smaller lots, and provide protection around backyard ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Installing a new fence is one of those backyard upgrades that are worth the extra cost. After all, your fence helps frame your yard, provides ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Suppose all you want is a little privacy, but you're not concerned about keeping animals in or actually increasing the security of ...

White picket and natural wood fences may be more common, but garden fences painted black can be surprisingly effective in the landscape. Dark fences act as a stunning backdrop for bright green foliage ...