Person nailing pickets to the rails of a privacy fence - Photovs/Getty Images Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at everything that happens in the adjoining yards or simply want a visual ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence. We've updated the approach since then, but many of the ideas, tactics, and tools remain the same ...

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Dear James: I want to install an inexpensive, yet attractive fence to keep people (not wildlife) from cutting across my yard. What is an easy-to-install type of fencing? — Jerry S. Dear Jerry: Even ...

Q–I am putting up a post-and-rail type fence around my back yard. The ground is uneven with numerous high and low spots, but I want all fence posts and the rails to be level at the top, regardless of ...

There are many reasons you may be considering building a fence in your yard. You might be seeking a safe play area for your ...

If you need to keep the neighbors out or the pets and children in, it may be time for a fence, preferably one that will last a lifetime and requires very little ...

When it comes to pricing, the average cost of privacy fence installation is $3,300, ranging from $1,600 on the lower end all the way up to $7,000 on the higher end. Fences are a great way to increase ...

Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at everything that happens in the adjoining yards or simply want a visual barrier from curious neighbors, installing a 6-foot privacy fence is often the ideal ...