Good Neighbors Make Good Fences . And good fences require good planning, materials, and construction. In this complete one-volume reference, you will find all the information you need to select and construct the right fence for any part of your property. Do you want a barrier fence that says "go away," or a welcoming gateway? Is your goal to create a practical enclosure for animals, or to add a decorative landscaping feature? Home improvement expert Jeff Beneke lays out the pros and cons of each fencing type and explains what your investment will be in terms of money, time, materials, and ongoing maintenance. Detailed step-by-step instructions give you the knowledge and confidence to build it yourself. Whether you have a small urban courtyard, a generous suburban backyard, or a grand country spread, you'll learn how to stake out your own distinctive boundaries and create a fence that defines and complements your landscape. This Comprehensive Volume Includes: * Classic wooden pickets * Rustic wood styles and bamboo fencing * Prefab panels and pool fencing * Stone walls - dry-stacked and mortared * Brick and concrete block * Ornamental wrought-iron * Chain-link, mesh, and barbed wire * Practical rail styles for enclosing animals * Hedges, trees, and ornamental grasses * Gates and gateposts and much more.