You can’t beat a picket fence for good looks. Today, though, the traditional white picket fence, once made of wood, is likely now to be vinyl, giving homeowners a surprisingly wood-like appearance ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Marvin Fletcher, owner of Century Fence Co. of Little Rock, offers these tips for building and finishing picket fences. His favorite dimensions for a classic picket fence are 1-by-4-inch pickets about ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Fences not only provide privacy, but they also keep our children, pets, and gardens safe. Pool fences and garden dividers even block off specific areas. But deciding on the type of fence to surround ...