A concrete footing. Even though the concrete hardening (technically known as curing) process begins quickly, you should leave the posts undisturbed for at least two days after pouring the concrete.

Recently, we found ourselves forced to rebuild a 35-year-old section of fence that was literally rotten to the core. The fence was originally built by our uncle who had built and owned the home before ...

Fence falling down? As it turns out, the problem seldom lies with the panels. Instead, you might want to consider taking a ...

Q. I have a walk-out/walk-up ranch that is about 90 feet from an 80x80 foot pond that is about 12 feet deep. It is about a 3-foot step up from the basement into the yard and I have a sump pump to keep ...

It takes some muscle to put up a fence, but it can be done by a couple of hardy do-it-yourselfers. You can save a bundle by doing it yourself too. Before beginning, make sure that you are building ...

A loose post is making the fence lean - Matthew Ashmore/Shutterstock A good fence can be an important factor in your home's security and give kids and pets a safe place to play. It also impacts the ...

Every single time we do a home improvement project we learn something new and interesting. Recently, we found ourselves forced to rebuild a 35-year-old section of fence that was literally rotten to ...