We built our fence from nominal 1-in. (3/4 in. thick) clear cedar stock, and used 2 x 8 cedar for the post caps. If you choose a less rot-resist-ant wood, be sure to treat it with a preservative ...

O wning property with a white picket fence and porch overlooking the lawn is commonly associated with the mythologized American Dream, ... A DIY Tiled Patio Can Welcome Your Guests In A Number Of ...

We opted for a cedar fence made up of 4 x 4 posts, 2 x 4 rails and 1 x 6 rough-sawn slats with dog-eared, or chamfered, top ends. While you can buy similar fencing in 8-ft.-long sections, doing ...

Since you are going to build the picket fence yourself, you have complete flexibility over its style. It is generally best to match it to the style and size of your house.

You can build a simple picket fence entirely of bamboo, or you can combine it with standard lumber. You can wire bamboo pickets to a chain link fence or to bamboo stringers attached to peeler pole ...

Build your DIY picket fence out of pressure-treated wood to slow down the decay process, then leave it unpainted. It will gray naturally over the years (to match its gardener).