Q: We just got a puppy, and my son now is old enough to go out in the back yard alone, so I want to install a chain-link fence. What materials do I need to get to install the fence myself? A: For your ...

Dear James: I need to fence my backyard for my children and dogs with a chain-link fence. Is this difficult to install myself, and what materials would I need to buy? — Cherri W. Dear Cherri: ...

Dear James: We decided to raise chickens and need to fence our backyard. Is chain-link fence a good choice, and what are the various parts we will need to install it? -- Rhonda F. Dear Rhonda: ...

If you're tired of having the same fencing as an elementary school playground, here's how to transform that utilitarian chain-link into a natural privacy fence.

A privacy fence can serve many purposes. It can tie the aesthetic of your yard together, bringing consistency and shape to an amorphous space. It can also prevent kids and pets from straying out of ...