DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson shows how to build a horizontal fence for a clean, modern outdoor look.

Move over, wrought-iron fences and traditional picket fences – there’s a new trend in town: the modern horizontal fence. Horizontal fencing is nothing new; it dates well back to prairie fence days and ...

Dear Diane: You have several options for privacy fence designs and construction methods depending upon the level of privacy you want and your budget. For a do-it-yourself project, most of the design ...

When the groundhog tests the weather in early February, it’s time to start thinking about the rotting fence you never got around to replacing. Fencing comes in a wide variety of styles and materials, ...

Fences and walls exist to serve a very practical purpose, but that doesn't mean they can't be beautiful. Opting for a horizontal fence rather than a vertical fence can make your backyard feel more put ...

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 Jesse: If you have worked with wood at all and have some power saws, a picket fence is probably the easiest type to build depending upon how ornate you want it to be. Your main cost is just the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A brown worn wooden fence with horizontal lumber pieces. - VanoVasaio/Shutterstock If you want to increase your yard's privacy, ...

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 ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson demonstrates how to build a horizontal board-on-board fence for added privacy and style.

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.