Of all the things you might do to dress up your landscape, few have as much impact as adding a fence. And if it's a picket fence ... thick) clear cedar stock, and used 2 x 8 cedar for the post ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence ... Gallery The most popular wooden fences are made of cedar, redwood or treated yellow ...

Western red cedar and redwood are two good materials to use for your fence. Assemble all the posts and horizontal beams first. Paint or stain this entire structure. Paint or stain the pickets next ...

as cedar wood contains natural oils that deter insects. Styles to try: Wood works well for privacy, horizontal slat, lattice and picket fences. You can get more privacy from a picket fence by ...