An existing fence post should only be extended if the wood is healthy and in good condition. Make time to thoroughly check if your wooden fence is showing any signs of rotting or breaking apart.

This fence has a gentle convex curve between each of the fence posts. Each fence panel is made from two horizontal, treated-pine 2-by-4s and vertical pickets made from rough-sawn cedar.

Q: I have an older wood fence with rotten posts. In the last windstorm, part of it fell over. The fence boards are in good shape, so I'd like to reuse them. But, clearly new posts are required. I ...

If you plan to build a 6-foot-tall fence, then I’d sink the fence posts into the ground no less than 30 inches. The fence posts themselves should be at least 4-by-4-inch timbers. It might be a ...

This wood fence post was created using several simple saws and some patience. (Tim Carter/Tribune Content Agency) By Tim Carter. PUBLISHED: March 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM EST.

While immersing myself in the thousands of stunning plants and trees, I found myself walking on a wood-plank pathway. It was bordered by a simple wood fence with stunning 6-by-6 decorative wood posts.