Which picket fence is best? The right picket fence can add a personal touch to your front or backyard while deterring unwanted animals such as dogs or even deer from entering. It can also keep pets ...

Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle? — Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have ...

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Length of Fence ft. Distance between posts ft. Number of rails rails Number of gates gates Edge-to-edge spacing of pickets ft. You can compute how much material you'll need for a picket fence like ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence. We've updated the approach since then, but many of the ideas, tactics, and tools remain the same ...

The city’s Wildlife Advisory Committee had recommended restricting the construction of fences with spikes or sharp points during its January meeting. Nina Davis, a member of the Citizens Advocates for ...