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Fence Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our fence projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How to Build a Custom Fence Gate

Ask This Old House Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner build a custom fence gate to keep his kids safely in the backyard.
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How to Install a Fence Gate

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new gate to fence in her pet dog
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How to Replace a Decayed Fence Post

Repairing a rotted fence post with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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Install a Critter-Proof Garden Fence

Use pressure-treated lumber to build a sturdy post-and-rail enclosure that prevents animals from swiping your veggies
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How to Install a Privacy Fence

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence.
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How to Install a Vinyl Fence

House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse installs a low-maintenance fence around her yard to bring it up to code.
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How to Stain a Wood Fence

Using stain is a great alternative to painting, it is less labor intensive and more durable. Here’s the best way to stain your wood fence.
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How to Replace a Rotted Fence Post

Adding new life to an old fence with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Repair a Split-Rail Fence

Replacing rotted wood fencing with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Repair a Fence Gate

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook fixes a sagging, damaged gate
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How to Fix a Sagging Fence Gate

In this DIY Smarts project, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve an all-too-common issue: a sagging fence gate.
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How to Use a Post Hole Digger

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to dig fence-post holes