Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. tall picket fence surrounded by blooming shrubs Most of us think about function, material, and not much else when it comes time to ...

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 ...

A sturdy garden fence doesn't have to take all week. With the right tools and materials, this DIY makes it a doable ...

Strictly speaking, a picket fence is supposed to have a pointed stake or slat. Those are the vertical pieces that make up the fence. The thing is, though, a lot has changed since the picket fence ...