A white picket fence gives a home a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a classic character. When built well, it can make a yard more beautiful and nicely frame the external landscape of your home. Meanwhile, picket fences also provide privacy, reduce sound from the outside, and give the home an extra security boost.


Although building a picket fence from scratch takes a lot of work and requires expertise with woodworking, you can find a prefabricated picket fence at practically any major hardware store. These preassembled fences come in many different styles, and they’re relatively easy to install. If you want to go this route, follow these steps.

Step 1: Call your utility company to have the buried utility lines in your yard marked.

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