Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. How should I construct it so it looks good down the sloping side? — Diane K. Dear Diane: You have ...

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Person nailing pickets to the rails of a privacy fence - Photovs/Getty Images Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at everything that happens in the adjoining yards or simply want a visual ...

Owning a home means you get your privacy and a space to call your own, but if you live close to your neighbors, your privacy may be limited. No matter how friendly they might be, you probably still ...

Building a fence might seem like a private decision between you and your household, but there are several external factors ...

There are many perks to living in a suburban community or having a lot of neighbors. One of the downsides, though, is a lack of privacy. With homes built so close together, it's not always easy to ...

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 ...

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 ...