Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my level yard. Is this a good choice, and what are some construction tips? — Randy P. Dear Randy: With a ...

Finally, some people place rocks, bricks and railroad ties around the fence line to deter digging. You can use a strip of chicken wire about 18 inches wide, folded in half and then opened into an L ...

Suppose all you want is a little privacy, but you're not concerned about keeping animals in or actually increasing the security of your yard. If those priorities were the case, there are few materials ...