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 ...

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 ...

Is the idea of a fence on a residential property to keep the kiddos safe, contain Fido, screen an area for privacy or create a decorative backdrop for landscaping? A residential fence usually starts ...

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 ...

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 ...

Suppose all you want is a little privacy, but you're not concerned about keeping animals in or actually increasing the security of your yard. If those priorities were the case, there are few materials ...

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 ...

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 ...