What’s on your checklist of important features when house hunting? From finding enough bedrooms to fit the family to scoring a home office or a renovated kitchen, there are always a few essential ...

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 ...

Creating privacy in your own backyard is important for enjoying your outdoor space in peace and seclusion. The go-to for most backyards if you want to make the space your own is a strip of traditional ...

Given that it costs upwards of $18,000 to fence an acre of property, it's probably good to have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish with the fence and make choices that support those goals. If ...

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 ...

Wood is such a magnificent building material, in my opinion. It’s strong, it’s beautiful, it’s easy to cut and shape, and it can be used to create delicious eye candy both inside and outside your home ...

Want to make your fence more functional? In this video, I’ll show you how to add a gate to your fence the right way, with ...

Every spring and fall, about 15 people get together to build fences out of native limestone in Wabaunsee County. They also build friendships. The group has become like a band of brothers and sisters, ...