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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...

Person nailing pickets to the rails of a privacy fence - Photovs/Getty Images Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at everything that happens in the adjoining yards or simply want a visual ...