Building a fence might seem like a private decision between you and your household, but there are several external factors you'll want to consider before you start hammering. Although a fence can ...

Poet Robert Frost famously wrote in 1914 that, “good fences make good neighbors.” While it’s true that well-defined borders can help prevent tension, those very borders have been at the center of many ...

Putting up a fence on your property might be done for a wide variety of reasons. For some, it is for safety and aesthetics, while for others it is to create a sense of privacy and seclusion around the ...

Installing a fence might seem like an easy solution for adding privacy or keeping pests out of your garden, but there are some important downsides to consider before diving in. Unlike natural barriers ...

Their dogs were frenemies. But Andrea Becker and her neighbor got along, so when she fenced in her yard for her pup, Becker added a good neighbor gate in between their properties. Becker, a Seattle ...

Dear Pat: I need to install a fence around my backyard. I was thinking of going with a board type of fencing. Are there other designs I should consider, and what are some construction tips? — Tracy F.

This content is sponsored by Long Fence. The history of fence building is not just about practicality; it’s about how humans have shaped their environment and protected their spaces for thousands of ...

In his poem, “Mending Wall,” Robert Frost wrote, “Good fences make good neighbors.” By that Frost means that good relationships require clear boundaries. The same can be said of your relationships ...

I grew up on a farm and a popular saying was, “Good fences make good neighbors.” If the cows broke through the fence, the neighbor was not happy about the damage to his cornfield. Paying for the ...