Preservative-treated timber fence posts have developed a pretty dire reputation over the past decade or so. Countless farmers have shelled out thousands for these products, gone to the expense of ...

Preservative-treated timber fence posts have developed a pretty dire reputation over the past decade or so. Countless farmers have shelled out thousands for these products, gone to the expense of ...

Photo/ Tom CarterThis 4-foot-tall fence post is as straight as the day it was installed. It was not set in concrete. Q. What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My 5-foot-tall solid-picket ...

Making your own decorative wooden posts is just a matter of practice and patience.

Discover how using gravel when setting wood fence posts can prevent them from rotting. Ensure proper drainage to extend the lifespan of your wood fence.

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 ...