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 ...

Q I am planning to replace a wooden fence that is in bad repair with fence posts that are beginning to rot. I need some advice on the type of lumber that would be the most durable and long-lasting.

Q. My son just had a 6-foot cedar stockade fence put in a few weeks ago. I’m wondering whether he should apply a wood preservative to seal the cedar pickets now before the winter starts. Also, what is ...

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 ...

Cedar fence Maple Ridge There's not a lot of work that goes into maintaining a cedar fence, which also makes it an attractive option. You don't need to pressure-treat it for it to stand up to the ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence. We've updated the approach since then, but many of the ideas, tactics, and tools remain the same ...