Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at everything that happens in the adjoining yards or simply want a visual barrier from curious neighbors, installing a 6-foot privacy fence is often the ideal ...

(BPT) - There are a variety of reasons people put up a fence around their home. Often it’s to increase privacy, security, curb-appeal or property value. No matter what the reason or rationale, the ...

Suppose all you want is a little privacy, but you're not concerned about keeping animals in or actually increasing the security of your yard. If those priorities were the case, there are few materials ...

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 ...

Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. How should I construct it so it looks good down the sloping side? — Diane K. Dear Diane: You have ...

When you’re considering different fencing options for your property, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the plethora of choices on the market. However, one type of fencing stands above the rest when it ...

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 ...

Owning a home means you get your privacy and a space to call your own, but if you live close to your neighbors, your privacy may be limited. No matter how friendly they might be, you probably still ...

Two friends in front of a privacy fence consisting of horizontal wood beams - Christopher Malcolm/Getty Images Using privacy fence designs to create a quiet escape in the backyard is a popular reason ...

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