Fences & Walls

Wooden fence posts can wear, rot and become an eyesore. They can fall over or crack and will eventually need replacing. Having a post replaced by a professional can be pricey, so it's...

If you own a home with a fence, you'll likely have to replace it someday. As fences age, they can begin to decay or rust away, which is unsightly and can make your property less secure. Consider...

Getting the appropriately size fence posts is important for your project so that your fence fulfills your needs and stays within budget. Posts that are too long are a waste of money, and posts...

Weld wire mesh fencing is sturdier than other mesh fencing, which makes it easier to install. It is not necessary to stretch the fencing like with poultry wire; simply pull it tight and fasten....

Clearing land? Have a lot of wood but are not burning it? Want to make a sturdy pen for livestock? Want to give the front of your property a rustic look? This is a simple fence which uses no...

There are different ways to fence in horses such as wood, vinyl, or electrical. With electrical fencing there isn't much holding the horses in the wanted location, so it is important that the...

Lattice is a great material to use for many different fencing ideas. Lattice is available in unfinished wood and vinyl. The vinyl lattice is available in white and several other colors. Vinyl...

An electric fence is usually used by farmers as a means to keep farm animals enclosed inside a given area. The fences provide enough electric jolt that will keep any animal from getting out, but...

Plastic fences are durable enough to withstand inclement weather, easy to paint and simple to clean. It is also pretty easy to install a plastic fence. In fact, you should be able to fence your...

Building a native rock wall requires using stones that are found in the immediate area. You can expand this immediate area to include just the surrounding county, state or region of the country...

Installing a fence on uneven ground can be simple, and the fence can be made perfectly straight with the proper reference line. Staking it out and attaching a string with a slide level is the best...

Position and secure the fence posts. Determine the location for the each post by measuring the length of the panels and marking the ground. Use stakes and string to make sure each marking is lined...

For many years electric fences have been used to manage and control livestock and wildlife. Electric fencing has become a popular, cost-effective solution to livestock control in comparison to...

You can avoid unnecessary fence repairs by treating the post with a preservative before setting them into the ground. By following the simple steps below, I will explain how to treat and set post...

Save thousands of dollars by building your own fence.

Invisible dog fences can be a great option for limiting the area your dog can access without installing a fence. Burying the perimeter wire is the most difficult part of installing the invisible...

The design of an electric containment fence is simple. The perimeter consists of posts that may be made of wood, steel or aluminum. These posts are fitted with insulators and threaded with a...

Electric fences can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional fencing, and can actually be safer for animals than wire fencing. If there is no alternating current nearby, it's not a problem....

Electric fences have long been used as a deterrent to cattle getting out of pens. Recent advances in technology have made the repair of broken controller units unnecessary by making replacements...

So you're ready to put up your fence. Installing the fence posts is a crucial first step. Set the posts in metal spikes if you want to be able to move the fence in the future.

Much like regular fence posts, gate posts are typically sunk into the ground. But because of the nature of a gate, these need to be installed even more sturdily.