When it comes to building your garden beds, choosing the right materials is important for many reasons. Pressure-treated lumber offers durability, resists decay, and can be a great solution if you ...

Groundhogs (or woodchucks if you prefer) might be kind of cute to look at, but they are definitely not something you want in your yard. They will happily eat a wide range of plants and vegetables, and ...

If you’re looking for creative garden fence ideas, start by seeing if you have any problems you need that fence to solve. When @2thesunnyside planted their beautiful garden, they discovered the deer ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

A concrete footing. Even though the concrete hardening (technically known as curing) process begins quickly, you should leave the posts undisturbed for at least two days after pouring the concrete.

January 9, 2026) - Buy Fencing Direct, online retailer and publisher of DIY fencing resources, has recently updated their 'How to Install a Fence Post: Expert Tips on Fitting Fence Posts Securely' ...

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 ...

Wood is such a magnificent building material, in my opinion. It’s strong, it’s beautiful, it’s easy to cut and shape, and it can be used to create delicious eye candy both inside and outside your home ...

It’s been a while since I wrote about fence posts, but a buddy asked about replacing some a few weeks ago, so I decided it was time again. His dilemma is that he’s replacing posts that were ...