QDEAR TIM: What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My five-foot-tall, solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete ...

I’ve had the best luck setting fence posts in crushed gravel. I’m not a fan of using concrete. Should you have to remove a fence post in the future, concrete can make it an arduous task.

Your front yard fence sets the tone for what lies beyond, so make the right choice with a timeless design that complements ...

This fence has a gentle convex curve between each of the fence posts. Each fence panel is made from two horizontal, treated-pine 2-by-4s and vertical pickets made from rough-sawn cedar.

You will also need gloves, and if you're messing around with setting fence posts you're going to need all manner of other things.

Making your own decorative wooden posts is just a matter of practice and patience.