After building the DIY picket fence last year, I’ve been wanting to make a new covering for the porch swing. It was in the plans last year, but it never happened. We made the pergola/arbor to look like the one that covers the front gate. It’s been years since I’ve really enjoyed this swing-I look forward to getting back out there and relaxing.
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White Picket Fence is DONE!
Oh my gosh guys! I love my white picket fence! Is the yard done? NO. Do I still have more to do? Always! But the fence is done and is finally painted. I took advantage of some cooler weather in early June to really knock out the fence. It took the better part of three…
My Largest DIY Project | Picket Fence
In episode #3 Gail talks about her largest DIY project ever—a DIY Picket Fence that took much longer than she ever anticipated! But that’s what happens when a gal is determined to have a certain look that isn’t available out in the market. Brittany Bailey from Pretty Handy Girl responded to a Facebook…
Painting my DIY Picket Fence
Be sure to enter the giveaway at the bottom of this post. BTW, this is a sponsored post, I’m happy to be a Homeright Brand Ambassador. Well, the fence is done—mostly! There are a few more things to do, plus a new sidewalk needs to be created. And…. a whole lot of painting! Painting a…
gates and arbor | DIY Picket Fence
It’s been a while since I’ve shared an update with you on the fence. We had a couple of snow storms, and some very cold weather, so we took a little time off. We have made some great progress lately with the gates and the arbor (pergola). It’s very exciting, and I can honestly say…
last picket in place | DIY Picket Fence
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s actually 2016, and I’m excited to tell you that the DIY picket fence is well on it‘s way. Yep, the last picket went in over the weekend. Now, mind you, we’re still far from finished. In order to get the pickets up we tacked them up…
pickets and jig |DIY Picket Fence
Last week, while talking about my DIY picket fence we left off with putting in the short posts and the very tall arbor posts. The fence is coming along, but with Christmas and some cold and rainy weather, we’re sort of in a “hold” pattern. Some readers have offered some tips on how to make…
DIY Picket Fence design | posts, rails and more
I’m back with another picket fence update! Did you know that Home Depot delivers? I didn’t know that until my daughter Jamie filled me in on this little detail. The material was put under the carport to keep it dry. Posts rails pickets for picket fence design I ordered 4×4’s and 1×4’s in 12…
Preparing for a new Fence
The DIY picket fence story continues today with more prep work for the new fence. I really had no idea how much vegetation had to be dealt with along the fence line. Some of it, of course, was obvious. Like this Rhododendron that has been growing through the fence for years. I dug and…
Chain Link Fence Be GONE!
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I’m tackling a huge DIY project at my home—removing a chain link fence and replacing it with a DIY Picket Fence! It has been on my to-do list for several years, and I just can’t put it off any longer. First, I’ll share a…