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.

Dear James: We need more privacy and security, so I plan to build a board and batten fence on my level yard. Is this a good choice, and what are some construction tips? — Randy P. Dear Randy: With a ...

Q. What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My 5-foot-tall solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete that have snapped.

Learn all about replacing fence posts set in concrete that have decayed or rotted. Repairing a fence post can be a lot of work, but following these simple steps will give you fresh posts in no time.

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 ...

15:21, Tue, Oct 7, 2025 Updated: 15:52, Tue, Oct 7, 2025 Garden fences can be expensive to replace and many households are losing money by not looking after them properly. Wooden fence posts are ...

The problem stems from an EU-wide ban in 2004, prohibiting the use of the old chromated copper arsenate (CCA) wood treatment on health grounds. Instead, wood treatment companies had to develop ...

Short Louisiana cold snaps can shift soil, stress fence posts, and damage gates—often after temperatures warm back up. Freeze-thaw cycles cause soil expansion and contraction that can loosen fence ...

Another option could be the Fencemate Repair Spur Support Post for £27.99 from ScrewFix. This one is said to be suitable for ...