Strictly speaking, a picket fence is supposed to have a pointed stake or slat. Those are the vertical pieces that make up the fence. The thing is, though, a lot has changed since the picket fence ...

A classic picket fence is the perfect addition to any home and can easily blend in with the rest of your outdoor space. We've rounded 14 picket fence ideas that will never go out of style and give ...

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 ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence. We've updated the approach since then, but many of the ideas, tactics, and tools remain the same ...

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Which picket fence is best? The right picket fence can add a personal touch to your front or backyard while deterring unwanted animals such as dogs or even deer from entering. It can also keep pets ...

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Not everyone aspires to a quiet life in suburbia. But for those who do, it’s easy to describe them as desiring “a white picket fence” kind of existence. This particular type of property border has ...

A SMALL rotten picket fence, that is suffocating under the weight of unruly ivy and bindweed sits between myself and my neighbours. We both have 80ft gardens, but the evening sun lands on my side of ...