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Deciding between red and white cedar for your new fence? This decision will affect durability, cost, and appearance for ...
When you’re in the middle of a home renovation, it’s easy to get caught up in picking the right paint colors, choosing modern ...
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 … ...
In most respects, it's inevitable: A wood fence post will rot over time. Even pressure-treated lumber isn't impervious to breakdown and decay. If you've begun to notice that part of your fence is ...
The wooden slat fence splits the difference between barred windows and no barrier at all between the house and its exterior.
I’m following up on the last column about fences. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, do an internet search with my name and you’ll find it on the site of the newspaper your reading now ...
Q: I have an older wood fence with rotten posts. In the last windstorm, part of it fell over. The fence boards are in good shape, so I'd like to reuse them. But, clearly new posts are required. I ...
If you want your wood fence to create a privacy barrier without being an eyesore, consider opting for this fencing type that handily ticks both boxes.
If your fence is leaning significantly, it may be that a post has rotted and a simple post replacement is all that’s needed. Here’s how to replace an anchored post on a standard wooden fence. 1.