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 ...

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Putting together your own fence may sound like a daunting task, but following these tips by Mike Holmes will make you feel ...

The Berlin Wall fell in November 1989. One of the world's infamous fences, it prevented free travel between East Berlin and West Berlin. And with an average height of about 12 feet, it provided the ...

As a homeowner, it's natural to obsess over your property's curb appeal and potential resale value. There are plenty of things you can do to improve both, like planting large trees, putting certain ...

Traditionally a fence has been an important component of land and home ownership by establishing a boundary or creating privacy. A fence is an excellent means of keeping uninvited guests - human or ...

Besides acting as a boundary, a fence can accent landscaping and highlight the architecture of a home or building. A picket is one popular fence style that accomplishes this nicely. Although a picket ...

A fence traditionally has been an important component of land and home ownership by establishing a boundary or creating privacy. A fence is an excellent means of keeping uninvited guests -- human or ...