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 ...

Installing a wooden fence is a great way to enhance your home's privacy while also adding to your curb appeal. Cedar is a durable type of wood that makes a great choice for fence pickets; it can last ...

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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: I have always wanted a decorative picket fence around the front of my house. I want to build it myself so that I can afford it. Please give me some design and construction tips. -- Barb N.

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Studies show that a fence is one of the first home improvement purchases made when people move into a house. They’re easy to install and come in a variety of materials. But what’s the best type of ...

Kind of an uppity fence, but depending on the right wood you could find one that’s more down to earth. Si down that it’s partly in the earth, because it’s a fence. The most popular timbers for picket ...