Given that it costs upwards of $18,000 to fence an acre of property, it's probably good to have a clear idea of what you want ...

Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. How should I construct it so it looks good down the sloping side? — Diane K. Dear Diane: You have ...

Move over, wrought-iron fences and traditional picket fences – there’s a new trend in town: the modern horizontal fence. Horizontal fencing is nothing new; it dates well back to prairie fence days and ...

Dear James: I just moved into a house with a small lot. I would like some privacy in the backyard, so I want to build a panel fence. The yard slopes, so please give me some advice on building it ...

I plan to build a privacy wood fence as soon as the weather breaks and want to do all my planning now while the ground is frozen. I’ve got many questions, not the least of which is how to secure ...

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 ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a horizontal fence for clean, modern curb appeal and enhanced outdoor style.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I just moved into a house with a small lot. I would like some privacy in the backyard, so I want to build a panel fence. The yard slopes, so please give me some advice on building it myself. A.