Dear James: I think a picket fence would look good across my front and side yard. I have some saws and tools. Is this a project that the average DIYer can handle? — Jesse T. Dear Jesse: If you have ...

Dear James: I have always wanted a decorative picket fence around the front of my house. I want to build it myself so that I can afford it. Please give me some design and construction tips. -- Barb N.

Find the right style to suit your outdoor space. Photography Ralph Anderson Southerners love a beautiful garden. And while plants will always be the spotlight, your garden fence deserves some love too ...