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 ...

You’ve heard the saying, “Good fences make good neighbors.” You can take this wise adage a step further, should you desire: Attractive, one-of-a-kind fences make appreciative neighbors. A ...

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attractive fence is certainly a step in the right direction. Building a wood fence doesn’t break the bank; it goes up quickly and with a little ingenuity, it can add a lot of style points to your home ...

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If I were to guess which home project would win plaudits from neighbors and passers-by, a fence would languish at the bottom of the list. A fence, after all, keeps people out or blocks their view of a ...

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.