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 ...

With most fencing shops and contractors booked solid, more and more people are embracing the Northwest “can do!” spirit and going the DIY route. If you’re considering building your own fence but ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...

A privacy fence can serve many purposes. It can tie the aesthetic of your yard together, bringing consistency and shape to an amorphous space. It can also prevent kids and pets from straying out of ...

I know it sounds very stupid but: We have this very cheap looking fence and railing that was probably installed in 70s and it looks really bad. Most of the houses on our block have this very ...