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You just need fence pickets and some hardware essentials for this bird haven DIY, but be sure to follow precautions to keep your feathered friends safe.

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 ...

Begin by washing down your fence with a high-pressure water cleaner to remove any flaking paint and surface grime. Once the timber dries, scrape and sand your pickets to smooth down any remaining ...

FILE - District 8 councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez during a September 2025 San Antonio City Council meeting. White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into ...

This easy DIY XL heavy duty shrub/bush/ornamental tree planter is awesome! In this video, I will be teaching you step-by-step how to build this huge planter by using only 4 fence pickets and a 2x4! In ...