Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle? — Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have ...

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 ...

If I were to guess which home project would win plaudits from neighbors and passers-by, a fence would languish at the bottom of the list. A fence, after all, keeps people out or blocks their view of a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If your current fence resembles that of a haunted house, it may be time to put a new one up. While considering the options to build the ...