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 ...

Good fences make good neighbors, but how do you make a good fence, exactly? After all, it’s not just a question of marking the division between two pieces of property. Do you and your neighbor both ...

Putting up a fence on your property might be done for a wide variety of reasons. For some, it is for safety and aesthetics, while for others it is to create a sense of privacy and seclusion around the ...

Poet Robert Frost famously wrote in 1914 that, “good fences make good neighbors.” While it’s true that well-defined borders can help prevent tension, those very borders have been at the center of many ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Pat: I need to install a fence around my backyard. I was thinking of going with a board type of fencing. Are there other designs I should consider, and what are some construction tips? — Tracy F.

Building a fence might seem like a private decision between you and your household, but there are several external factors you'll want to consider before you start hammering. Although a fence can ...