Q. I plan to build a privacy wood fence, and I’ve got many questions, not the least of which is how to secure horizontal wood framing members to the vertical fence posts so the weight of the fencing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seed Studio Landscape Design / Travis Rhoads Photography Building a privacy fence in your backyard can make your home feel more ...

Did you know a wooden privacy fence — if it is installed properly — can last 40 years or more? Tom Kent, co-owner of Kent Fencing Co., 510 S.E. 15th St., said he has seen some fences last that long.

Dear James: I just moved into a house with a small lot. I would like some privacy in the backyard, so I want to build a panel fence. The yard slopes, so please give me some advice on building it ...

I plan to build a privacy wood fence as soon as the weather breaks and want to do all my planning now while the ground is frozen. I’ve got many questions, not the least of which is how to secure ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person nailing pickets to the rails of a privacy fence - Photovs/Getty Images Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at ...

Building a new fence takes a bit of planning. You have to choose the design you want and that works best for your yard. That process also includes picking the right material. While it may seem like ...

With most fencing shops and contractors booked solid, more and more people are embracing the Northwest “can do!” spirit and going the DIY route. If you’re considering building your own fence but ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I just moved into a house with a small lot. I would like some privacy in the backyard, so I want to build a panel fence. The yard slopes, so please give me some advice on building it myself. A.