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Fencing

How to Build a Wood Privacy Fence in Your Yard

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to install fence posts and construct a privacy fence in your yard using pressure treated wood.

How to Make a DIY String Trellis for Your Garden

See how to make a simple DIY trellis for your garden from string. Watch this video to find out more.

Pet Home and Yard Improvement Projects for Dogs and Cats

Find out how to make your home and yard more pet friendly for your dog or cat, from keeping pets safe to preventing pet damage to your home. Watch this video to find out more.

Repairing a Wooden Fence

The vertical fence boards on a wood fence are often secured with nails, which can work loose over time. Instead of driving the nails back in, replace them with corrosion resistant deck screws, which will stay put. Watch this video to find out more.

Installing Composite Fencing and Railing on the Kuppersmith Project

In addition to the composite decking used on the porch floor of the Kuppersmith Project house renovation, we also installed a low-maintenance composite fencing around the backyard and composite handrails on the back porch. Watch this video to find out more.

DIY Electronic Containment System for Dogs in Your Yard

Fences are the most common way to keep a dog from roaming, but another option that I’ve found works well is to install an electronic containment system around your yard. Watch this video to find out what’s involved in adding a hidden wire barrier to your yard.

Tip for Keeping Your Dog from Digging Under a Fence Gate

Some dogs are notorious escape artists when confined to a fenced yard, and the easiest way for them to escape is often by digging under the gate. Watch this video to see my solution on how to prevent your dog from digging under a fence gate in your yard.

Recycled Plastic Composite Fencing and Decking

Composite decking and fencing are made in part using high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic from recycled milk jugs and other plastic containers. They’re an attractive, low-maintenance alternative to a wood deck or fencing. Watch this video to find out more.