Of all the things you might do to dress up your landscape, few have as much impact as adding a fence. And if it's a picket fence, your yard suddenly takes on a charm and character that's right up ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Berlin Wall fell in November 1989. One of the world's infamous fences, it prevented free travel between East Berlin and West Berlin. And with an average height of about 12 feet, it provided the ...

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 ...