In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet. Gates ...

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 ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

I am somewhat of a slob in some ways and a fanatic in other ways. When we are building new fence I want the posts evenly spaced apart using a measuring stick. I don’t want one post 10 feet then the ...

Building a strong fence starts with proper calculations and the right number of posts, a crucial step that improves stability and aesthetics. There are plenty of helpful tips to determine how wide to ...

Dear Pat: I need to install a fence around my backyard. I was thinking of going with a board type of fencing. Are there other designs I should consider, and what are some construction tips? — Tracy F.