Dear James: We would like a white post and rail fence. A neighbor has one, but he is always painting it. Will a vinyl fence be durable and require less work? — Kayrn F. Dear Kayrn: Post and rail ...

Q–I am putting up a post-and-rail type fence around my back yard. The ground is uneven with numerous high and low spots, but I want all fence posts and the rails to be level at the top, regardless of ...

Fencing is a perpetual challenge for our wildlife-rich homestead farm, as we try to balance security, aesthetics, budget, and sustainability. Our fences range from serious permanent barriers made from ...

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 ...

One man in Monroe County goes the extra step to make useful post and rail fencing from post-consumer plastics. He does this with re-purposed machines and even collected rainwater!

Robbie Cochran carries a black locust tree split rail to be added to the "snake rail fence" that he is building in front the the Old Stone House. Photo by Wayne Hinshaw, for the Salisbury Post GRANITE ...