We'll cover the installation of a board-and-rail fence, but many of the layout and post-setting tips apply to both, so read on even if you choose a panelized system.

To help you avoid mistakes everyone makes when installing a fence, we put together a list of steps you should follow to build a sturdy 6-foot privacy wood fence that also looks amazing.

While many people install wooden posts for a fence using concrete, there is actually a better way to secure the posts that may surprise you.