Fences

Make your yard more private or give your dog the space to run with these fence installation and repair projects.

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7 Best Solar Fence Lights

Add solar fence lights to brighten up your yard, enhance your landscape and make your outdoor space remind you of your favorite outdoor nightspot.

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How To Make Your Fence Wildlife Friendly

To you, that fence feels like a cozy enclosure. To animals, it's a barrier to survival. Here's how to make...


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If You See a Wavy Brick Wall, This is What It Means

Serpentine "crinkle crankle" walls are an ancient, aesthetic idea that deserves a second look.


What to Know About Digging Bars

Learn more about these versatile and powerful digging tools here.


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How To Install A Silt Fence

Simple steps to minimize erosion on your build site.

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10 Amazing Front Yard Fence Ideas

Refresh your curb appeal with these stunning front yard fence ideas from Instagram!


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10 Fence Painting Color Ideas

If your faded fence is ready for a makeover, get your paint brush ready and check out these stunning paint...


30 Outstanding One-Day Backyard Projects

Save $100s and update your outdoor spaces instantly with these easy and inexpensive one-day backyard projects!


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7 Best Paints for an Outdoor Fence

Is your weather-worn fence ready for a makeover? From white picket to rugged cedar, here are the top-rated paints for...


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What to Consider Before Fencing in a Yard

It's been said that good fences make good neighbors. That may be true, but before you add a fence to...


Best Outdoor Portable & Free-standing Privacy Screens

An outdoor privacy screen not only blocks prying eyes, but it also shields wind, sun and unattractive views in your...


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How to Choose the Best Fence for Your Dog

Your dog needs a fence for their protection and well-being. Here's an overview of dog fence types and things to...


Best Dog Fences For Every Breed and Homeowner Need

Invisible, picket or privacy fence? There are as many types of dog fences as there are types of dogs. Perk...

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Setting Cedar Fence Posts That Won’t Rot

Keep moisture and insects from destroying your cedar fence posts.


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6 Best Invisible Fences

If you want to protect your pet, an invisible fence is a great choice. Here's the best invisible fence for...


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What to Know About Invisible Fences

Considering an invisible fence to protect your pet, but need more information? Here's how they work, ballpark costs and potential...


Cheapskate DIY Picket Fence

Save tons of money by building a fence using salvaged lumber. Here's how:


20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...


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A How-To Guide for Fence Restoration

Shabby to handsome in three easy steps


How to Build a DIY Chain Link Dog Kennel

Find the best size, fencing, flooring and housing for your dog with these dog kennel plans


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10 Modern Fence Ideas

The right yard fencing on your property can make a real statement! Ideally, you want a backyard fence that both...


Maintenance-Free Fencing

Weigh your options and select the best fence for your yard

Installing a Vinyl Fence

Set the posts right and the rest is easy


Replace a Section of Split Rail Fence

To remove a rail, first dig out a post.


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How to Build a Fence Gate

In this article, we'll show you how to build a fantastic fence and how to build a gate, too!


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How to Dig a Hole: Pro Tips

The easiest and most accurate way to dig postholes


How to Remove a Rotted Fence Post and Set a New One

Need to remove and repair a fence post? Here's how.


The Best Fence Post Removal Trick

Stop going crazy over how to remove fence posts