Drive stakes into the ground a few feet past each corner or end post, and connect them with mason's string tied 12 inches above grade. We wanted the fence to run parallel to the sides of the house ...

For a roughly 4-ft.-high fence, measure up 12 in. for the lower edge of the bottom rail and about 36 in. for the lower edge of the upper rail. Drive nails partway at the marks on each post [3].

A section of split-rail fence was missing and fence end posts were damaged at Sunrise Park on Sunrise Avenue, a police report said. A witness reported seeing a 1990 Toyota four-door car with two oc… ...

Learn about a simple modern rail fence can help manage the wildlife population on your homestead while balancing security, aesthetics, and your budget.

Now, let's talk money. A split rail fence made of pine typically costs around $3 to $6 per linear foot. On the flip side, vinyl split rail fences usually run about $20 to $26 per linear foot.

Clasen says a 1950s ranch generally pairs well with a rustic split-rail fence that hearkens to the original home-on-the-range. But an updated Del Mar, Calif., home with reddish-brown board-and ...

Many cities are finding that something as simple as installing a split rail fence around a cleared and mowed vacant lot not only fights urban blight, it can help fight crime.