Q.Wood fencing is my next project. My wife loves wood fences, and I feel they are attractive. What do I need to know to ensure this project is a success? What is a good wood fence post? Should I ...

A sturdy garden fence doesn't have to take all week. With the right tools and materials, this DIY makes it a doable ...

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 ...

You’ve heard the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” You can take this wise adage a step further, should you desire: Attractive, one-of-a-kind fences make appreciative neighbors. A ...

A carefully constructed, Z-framed gate is the crowning touch for your wood fence. If you have a fence, you need a gate. Learn how to build a wood gate with a z-frame that will keep on swinging year ...

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 ...

A basket weave fence, like this one from @robertnehin, has the same durability as a solid privacy fence, but the texture is much more interesting to look at. The double basket weave style shown here ...

Table saws are precision tools for ripping lengths of wood, and to achieve this they a properly dialed-in fence to align the wood parallel to the blade for perfect cuts. If your fence is out of whack, ...

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 ...

Use a stiff-bristled brush to scrub dark or tough stains like mold or mildew, moving in the direction of the wood grain.