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 ...

Learn how to build a bamboo fence using bamboo grown in your garden. Nothing embodies beauty, simplicity and strength like a bamboo fence. In Japan bamboo fencebuilding is an art form. Yet you don’t ...

Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. How should I construct it so it looks good down the sloping side? — Diane K. Dear Diane: You have ...

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 ...

Q. 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 myself. A.

It may not have the most enchanting name, but a “dead hedge” is a better idea than it sounds. It is a type of fence that does ...

Q: My wood fence is moldy and some of the boards are loose as a result of moisture around the base. I’ve also noticed some sagging in this area. I pressure washed and cleared the weeds around the base ...

Q. What’s involved in restoring and staining a grayed-out fence? A. Returning a sun-faded fence to its former brightness is an ideal DIY project. Power washing is the most efficient way to clean a ...