Blame the Cold War for doing in the picket fence. Whether seeking security, embracing new technology or dodging a tedious paint job, many ’50s-era suburbanites chain-linked their lots.

House & Home Five Unconventional White Picket Fences Posted 2:25 p.m. May 22, 2013 - Updated 2:25 p.m. May 22, 2013 ...

But it wasn’t just the low maintenance that drew Newman’s attention; it was also the price. At $620,000 for three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it was far more affordable than single-family homes in ...

Do Dallasites still want a white-picket-fence house in the suburbs? More than 80 percent of the area residents would like to live in a detached single-family home rather than an apartment, condo ...