A wood fence is an excellent addition to any yard, providing security and privacy to the home. The boards, posts, and caps can be treated with transparent sealant to display the natural grain of the ...

The wood fence surrounding this home includes a decorative element on top, offering beauty and privacy. Getty Images Fences serve a variety of purposes. They keep kids and pets in, and unwanted ...

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 ...

If you want to increase your yard's privacy, you may be considering installing a fence. If this is the case, it's a good idea to become familiar with your options. As far as materials go, you can ...

Q–I would like to have a decorative wood picket fence on my property. What are the biggest obstacles one must overcome when building a fence? What kind of lumber should I use? How do you install a ...

Strictly speaking, a picket fence is supposed to have a pointed stake or slat. Those are the vertical pieces that make up the fence. The thing is, though, a lot has changed since the picket fence ...

Horizontal Fence Week continues! After Monday’s hit Bed Stuy backyard makeover, we saw a surge in interest about horizontal fences and asked readers to send us their own fence pics. The photo above is ...