How to Install a 4-Foot Yard Fence
Installing a 4-foot fence in your yard on your own can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on labor and installation costs. A fence can do a number of things to enhance your property, including protecting a garden from animals or improving the aesthetic appeal of the area. Whatever your goal, building a fence is much simpler than you might expect. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- String
- Fence posts
- Wire fencing
- Post-hole digger
- Hammer
- Fence pliers
- Level
- Staple gun
Instructions
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Select your starting point and mark it with a temporary post. Attach a piece of string to the end of the post and walk to the spot where your end point will be. Place a temporary post into the ground to mark the spot and attach the other end of the string. This string will be used for guidance to ensure that the fence remains straight during installation. You will remove these posts once you have installed the permanent ones.
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Dig the post holes along the fence line marked with the string. Post holes should extend about 2 feet into the ground and be placed 5 feet apart. Use a post-hole digger to make the hole approximately the size of the post. Place the post into the hole and pack dirt and rocks around it for stability. Continue until all of the posts are securely placed into the ground. As you are installing the fence posts, use your level to make sure all posts are level with one another.
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Remove the wire fencing from the roll and spread it across the ground in front of the posts. Cut the wire fence in 10-foot pieces, or the equivalent of two fence sections, and prop it against the post. Using your staple gun, staple the wiring into the posts. Staple the post in at least three places (top, middle and bottom) to ensure that it is secured. Continue this process until your fence is complete.
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