Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle?—Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have ...

Dear Jesse: If you have worked with wood at all and have some power saws, a picket fence is probably the easiest type to build depending upon how ornate you want it to be. Your main cost is just the ...

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There’s not a more traditional type of fence than wooden pickets, because it has long been the way to enclose property and add the eye-catching appeal of charm and warmth. Today’s variety of pickets ...