Wood is such a magnificent building material, in my opinion. It’s strong, it’s beautiful, it’s easy to cut and shape, and it can be used to create delicious eye candy both inside and outside your home ...

You’ve heard the wise saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” It’s been around in one form or the other for hundreds of years, and Robert Frost immortalized it in one of his poems just over a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Gardening is one of those activities that allows us to express the full range of our creativity, and the ...

Putting up a fence on your property might be done for a wide variety of reasons. For some, it is for safety and aesthetics, while for others it is to create a sense of privacy and seclusion around the ...

Question: My yard is level, so I think I can install a board fence myself. I was considering a board and batten style. What other board fence styles are there? I could use some building tips. Answer: ...

Good fences may make good neighbors, but only if you keep your neighbors in mind when you build one. That's because there's more to putting up a fence than just figuring out the material you'll use ...

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.