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 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 ...

When the groundhog tests the weather in early February, it’s time to start thinking about the rotting fence you never got around to replacing. Fencing comes in a wide variety of styles and materials, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. What is the best wood for a fence, in term of economics and durability? The fence will be subjected to both hot and cold weather. If I decide to use CCA-treated lumber, can I paint it or should it ...

Decorative fencing is beautiful and increases the value of your home. Among the abundant styles, most hark back to earlier designs, especially from the Colonial Revival period. This includes pointed ...

If I were to guess which home project would win plaudits from neighbors and passers-by, a fence would languish at the bottom of the list. A fence, after all, keeps people out or blocks their view of a ...