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 ...

You’ve heard the wise saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” It’s been around in one form or the other for hundreds of years and Robert Frost immortalized it in one of his poems just over a ...

Table saws are precision tools for ripping lengths of wood, and to achieve this they a properly dialed-in fence to align the wood parallel to the blade for perfect cuts. If your fence is out of whack, ...

Tired of your neighbors peering over your fence and invading your privacy? You can give your wood fence a privacy-boosting ...

Their dogs were frenemies. But Andrea Becker and her neighbor got along, so when she fenced in her yard for her pup, Becker added a good neighbor gate in between their properties. Becker, a Seattle ...

Dear James: 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 ...

A fence is a standard barrier used to protect gardens, but the simple structure can have lots of downsides for both your ...

Did you know a wooden privacy fence — if it is installed properly — can last 40 years or more? Tom Kent, co-owner of Kent Fencing Co., 510 S.E. 15th St., said he has seen some fences last that long.

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 ...