Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. How should I construct it so it looks good down the sloping side? — Diane K. Dear Diane: You have ...

When you're relaxing in your backyard, the last thing you want is to see your neighbors going about their daily business. But if your yard has a short fence, the only other options are to deal with it ...

Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep ...