Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my level yard. Is this a good choice, and what are some construction tips? — Randy P. Dear Randy: With a ...

Question: My yard is level, so I think I can install a board fence myself. I was considering a board and batten style. What other board fence styles are there? I could use some building tips. Answer: ...

Good fences make good neighbors. Robert Frost said that. No doubt he had a straight, level and secure fence in mind. What he left out, though, is that the right fence can amplify your entire ...