DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson builds a board-on-board cedar fence in a multi-part construction series.

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson demonstrates how to build a horizontal board-on-board fence for added privacy and style.

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 ...

Dear Jesse: If you have worked with wood at all and have some power saws, a picket fence is probably the easiest type to build depending upon how ornate you want it to be. Your main cost is just the ...