Do it yourself fence repair is simple. For fence post repair, never try to force the post upright. Dig the dirt out next to the post and then you can pull it back into place. Older wood picket fences may have to be replaced in sections if the wood rots.

Wood picket fence designs are many. Here is a sample material and cost sheet for constructing an 8 foot long fence section of wood picket fence I have at my own home.

Wood picket fence designs are already provided by many companies. After you determine the scale and size of the wood picket fence, visit a local fence supplier - they may have what you need. Wood picket fences should reflect the design of your home, but the spacing of wood posts and size of the pickets are up to you.

To build a wood picket fence, you should first plan for post placement and gates. Check the zoning laws to see if they permit picket fences. Pre-cut and pre-treat your wood pickets before installing. It will save you time during the installation and will keep your wood picket fence looking newer for longer.

If installing a chain link fence as a do it yourself project be sure to follow some installation pointers. Select a quality grade strong fence to install, not a flimsy chainlink fence with small posts. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute has an eight-step guide on how to install chain link fence.

A chain link fence is strong and long lasting if installed correctly. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute has published a twenty-point chainlink fence checklist for before, during and after installing a chain link fence.

Fence building requires planning and reading. The following books about fencing will be labor and time savers and give you some great fence design ideas.