A fence looks like a simple weekend project until a neighbor, a city inspector, or a surveyor shows up. Boundary lines carry legal weight, and the rules around them vary a lot from one town to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Good fences make good neighbors, but how do you make a good fence, exactly? After all, it's not just a question of marking the ...

Neighborhood relationships can be tricky waters to navigate. Even something as straightforward as installing a fence can ruffle feathers if the situation isn’t treated properly. While bringing over a ...

Q.Wood fencing is my next project. My wife loves wood fences, and I feel they are attractive. What do I need to know to ensure this project is a success? What is a good wood fence post? Should I ...

A wooden fence is one of the classic ways to add an attractive boundary to your yard, and 6-foot-by-8-foot panels provide privacy while also remaining affordable. You can usually find several styles ...

In his poem, “Mending Wall,” Robert Frost wrote, “Good fences make good neighbors.” By that Frost means that good relationships require clear boundaries. The same can be said of your relationships ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hector Manuel Sanchez Neighborhood relationships can be tricky waters to navigate. Even something as straightforward as installing ...

Do you and your neighbor both have a say on the height, style, and color of your fence—and should you split the costs evenly? If you're facing any of these questions as you contemplate some fence work ...