Fences and walls exist to serve a very practical purpose, but that doesn't mean they can't be beautiful. Opting for a horizontal fence rather than a vertical fence can make your backyard feel more put ...

When the groundhog tests the weather in early February, it’s time to start thinking about the rotting fence you never got around to replacing. Fencing comes in a wide variety of styles and materials, ...

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 ...

Move over, wrought-iron fences and traditional picket fences – there’s a new trend in town: the modern horizontal fence. Horizontal fencing is nothing new; it dates well back to prairie fence days and ...

Brian Reiff has been in the fencing business for most of his life, but if you ask him to build you a fence, he’ll just throw you a bunch of questions. “The first thing I do is ask what kind of animal ...

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 ...

Wrought iron yard fencing (or an aluminum alternative) allow ventilation while also protecting your property. Metal fences have been around for centuries, are very durable and can be quite beautiful.

Learn how to build a garden fence to keep animals out while adding beauty and functionality to your growing space with a durable garden fence that won’t break the bank. When we moved into our new home ...

Horizontal Fence Week continues! After Monday’s hit Bed Stuy backyard makeover, we saw a surge in interest about horizontal fences and asked readers to send us their own fence pics. The photo above is ...

Q. 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 myself. A.