The fence boards, rails and posts were simply rotted through, and the whole thing was turning to dust. Replacement was no longer an option — it was a necessity.

Recently, we found ourselves forced to rebuild a 35-year-old section of fence that was literally rotten to the core. Recently, ...

Q–I am putting up a new fence by installing wood posts set in a concrete footing. I did this years ago in my old house but found that after a number of years some of the posts had loosened ...

If cementing your fence posts isn't your style, consider using the gravel and soil method. This isn't as strong as cement and is less permanent, so it's ideal for temporary or primarily decorative ...

2) Never put wood posts in concrete; it will guarantee decay within 10 years. Instead, put the posts in the earth, 2 feet deep. Use pressure-treated posts.