Upgrade the style and privacy of your outdoor space with one of these DIY fence ideas. Fences are usually practical additions ...

For this fence glow-up, you will need new fence boards, a drill, and some wood screws. Make sure your new boards are cut to the same size as your existing ones.

This creates an overlapping pattern that looks the same on both sides of the fence making it a great option for a 6-foot privacy fence in a backyard. Board on board fences can be made with wood ...

Most privacy fence designs use a standard spacing of 8 feet. However, if you're using pre-built panels, you might need to have posts spaced 6 or 8 feet apart to match the panels.

A black wood fence can bring drama to your backyard or fade into the background, depending on how you style it. In this instance, it acts as a dramatic backdrop for a casual fire pit and seating area.

Your best bet is probably to use a step method and preassembled fencing panels. Each complete panel is attached to the fence posts so that the top is level. Then each successive panel is stepped ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a 5-foot-6-inch tall wood privacy fence with very little gap between the vertical wood pieces. When I built the fence I used 4-by-4 posts in between the wood panels.