This summer I have a number of big DIY yard projects to conquer and cross off the list. The first of many was the building and installation 6 foot privacy fence that will eventually surround my entire back yard. I chose to build my DIY fence out of cedar because I love the look and ...
You can opt for privacy or ornamentation when you build a fence, and if you choose to build a metal fence, you're leaning heavily toward the latter. This isn't to say that a chain-link fence has suddenly become ornamental, because it hasn't. There are many types of metal fences made...
Permits: Many communities require a building permit to erect a fence, and the fence must conform to local building codes and HOA guidelines. If you're working with a fence contractor, securing the permit is part of the contractor's job, but whether the contractor gets the permit or ...
We opted to build a wood privacy fence from the ground up, which would closely follow the grade of the yard and secure the dog from the perils of suburbia. For our picket design, we chose a shadowbox style, which alternates the position of the pickets from one side of the stringer to...