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].

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 ...

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

U.S. Fence Solutions makes its inaugural investment, partnering with Denver fencing market leader, Split Rail Fence & Supply Co., and its founder, Tom Barenberg.