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 ...

Q–I would like to have a decorative wood picket fence on my property. What are the biggest obstacles one must overcome when building a fence? What kind of lumber should I use? How do you install a ...

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 ...

PALM DESERT – Wood fences come in all shapes, sizes, colors and conditions. This city doesn’t allow any of them to be visible from the street, due to concerns about how well they stand up to the ...

Strictly speaking, a picket fence is supposed to have a pointed stake or slat. Those are the vertical pieces that make up the fence. The thing is, though, a lot has changed since the picket fence ...

If you want to increase your yard's privacy, you may be considering installing a fence. If this is the case, it's a good idea to become familiar with your options. As far as materials go, you can ...