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 ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Creating privacy in your own backyard is important for enjoying your outdoor space in peace and seclusion. The go-to for most backyards if you want to make the space your own is a strip of traditional ...

To beautifully frame a garden or add a chic border around your entire home, sure backyard fence ideas might not seem like the most exciting, but they can impact your home's exterior aesthetic and how ...

Fences play different roles in our lives. Whether made of wood, brick, or chainlink, a fence keeps nosey neighbors out of our business, masks the sounds of a busy street, and offers pets and livestock ...

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 ...

Often safer school design conjures images of school buildings that use advanced technology and building materials to deter, delay and deny violent intruders, from state-of-the-art surveillance systems ...