Q.Wood fencing is my next project. My wife loves wood fences, and I feel they are attractive. What do I need to know to ensure this project is a success? What is a good wood fence post? Should I ...

Q. I plan to build a privacy wood fence, and I’ve got many questions, not the least of which is how to secure horizontal wood framing members to the vertical fence posts so the weight of the fencing ...

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 ...

I plan to build a privacy wood fence as soon as the weather breaks and want to do all my planning now while the ground is frozen. I’ve got many questions, not the least of which is how to secure ...

Did you know a wooden privacy fence — if it is installed properly — can last 40 years or more? Tom Kent, co-owner of Kent Fencing Co., 510 S.E. 15th St., said he has seen some fences last that long.

Want to make a wooden fence last? The trick is to keep moisture away, says David Doss, president of Expert Fence: “A lot of people ask us to bury the fence boards in the ground, and we won’t do that,” ...

This beautiful fence from @abela_design_and_construction was installed professionally, but you can achieve a similar look with a DIY version for just the price of the lumber. Pressure-treated wood is ...

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 ...

Wood fencing, while visually pleasing, relatively cheap in comparison to other fence materials, and good for the environment, also requires a lot of maintenance. If you don't do that maintenance, you ...

15:21, Tue, Oct 7, 2025 Updated: 15:52, Tue, Oct 7, 2025 Garden fences can be expensive to replace and many households are losing money by not looking after them properly. Wooden fence posts are ...