Wondering how to set fence posts that won’t rot? Step one is to select the kind of wood you’re going to use. The key to proper fencepost instillation is to use the right kind of wood.

In the Midwest, Eastern red cedar fence posts have been found to last for decades. Here is the life expectancy (in years) of some wood fence posts, from the Virginia Cooperative Extension: Black ...

Are cedar fence posts a better option than treated pine? While the natural oils and resins in cedar wood act as a protective barrier against moisture, fungi, and insects, ...

In most respects, it's inevitable: A wood fence post will rot over time. Even pressure-treated lumber isn't impervious to breakdown and decay. If you've begun to notice that part of your fence is ...

2. Joint the edges and trim the pickets to final length. For this project, I decided not to flatten the faces of the fence posts. They were pretty flat to start with, and I didn’t want to lose ...

1. Remove the sections. To get to the post and provide working room, it’s necessary to remove the attached fence sections. First, remove all fence boards within 12 inches of the post.

You can now fashion 8 different fence post designs if you want. The decorative posts I cut for my wife all those years ago were created by making 20 saw cuts at the top of each post. I was able to ...

You can now fashion 8 different fence post designs if you want. The decorative posts I cut for my wife all those years ago were created by making 20 saw cuts at the top of each post. I was able to ...