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 ...

Chain link fences are great for marking boundaries and keeping pets in, but when it comes to privacy, they don't exactly offer much unless you add privacy slats. These slats seem like a simple fix -- ...

When you want an effective fencing choice that's affordable, installing a chain link fence DIY style is a popular option.