Setting wood fence posts is tedious, so doing it correctly the first time is ideal. Here's what most people get wrong and how ...

A concrete footing. Even though the concrete hardening (technically known as curing) process begins quickly, you should leave the posts undisturbed for at least two days after pouring the concrete.

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.

Whether you've seen telltale signs it's time to replace your fence or are adding a privacy fence for security, there are several decisions you must make. The size, dimensions, and design of a fence ...