Good fences make good neighbors, but how do you make a good fence, exactly? After all, it's not just a question of marking the division between two pieces of property. Do you and your neighbor both ...

A sturdy garden fence doesn't have to take all week. With the right tools and materials, this DIY makes it a doable ...

Q.Wood fencing is my next project. My wife loves wood fences, and I feel they are attractive. What do I need to know to ensure this project is a success? What is a good wood fence post? Should I ...

With most fencing shops and contractors booked solid, more and more people are embracing the Northwest “can do!” spirit and going the DIY route. If you’re considering building your own fence but ...

Poet Robert Frost famously wrote in 1914 that, “good fences make good neighbors.” While it’s true that well-defined borders can help prevent tension, those very borders have been at the center of many ...

Q. I plan to build a privacy wood fence, and I’ve got many questions, not the least of which is how to secure horizontal wood framing members to the vertical fence posts so the weight of the fencing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A white fence with pink flowers wrapped around it surrounding a garden - Jena Ardell/Getty Images Installing a fence might seem ...

Dear Pat: I need to install a fence around my backyard. I was thinking of going with a board type of fencing. Are there other designs I should consider, and what are some construction tips? — Tracy F.