Easy, Beautiful DIY Fence

A new puppy and newly planted garden meant installing a garden fence was another necessary project. From setting the treated 4x4 posts in concrete to framing the hillside with horse panel, I had a blast building this fence with my new employee/apprentice Isaac and Rigby Puppy is now safe and sound and away from my precious plants! I found another great use for the LED lights I used on the front gate, we used 2x4 horse panel sheets available at most farm stores, treated 4x4's and Behlen Country farm tube gates, which are fairly easy to hang, and the rigidity of the panels provide tons of extra support. This is a super easy, beautiful DIY fence project anyone with a shovel, a circular saw, a drill driver, bolt cutters, a hammer and some gumption can take on.

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[travelchannel]

My neighbor has a fence like this. He did it himself. Looks amazing & it doesn't hide his beautiful guarding etc.

[phill]

Anne - I'm going to show this one to my wife. She designed a fence exactly like this (except metal fence posts) and is planting Star Jasmine as her climbing vine. Knowing that you designed a similar fence will validate here design skills. You've been an inspiration to her and she now runs around the backyard with her own circular saw!

[davegilbertson]

I can't tell if I'm more envious of your vast array of skills or the loose-packed soil you're digging for those fence posts.
- Dave from clay-soil Missourah

[PixiePop]

Just wanted to say you are awesome, and a true role model for young women today.

[naominaomi]

Thankyou! I was feeling down today as im a woman who gets into all of these things also but always seem to be doing it alone, im half way through my 2nd chook pen and am so happy to have found you 😁
Happy building 💚👍

[walterashley]

Was looking for fence ideas, then when I caught myself leaning back to shift more body weight while unconsciously helping you pull the T-post out....
Instant Subscription!!!

[mauldus]

I didn’t know Jessica Biel has a home improvement show! Seriously though, your smile, energy and drive is intoxicating. Will definitely be coming back for inspiration.

[boblasley]

A little tip for you Anne regarding connecting a chain to your tractor's loader bucket: weld one or two chain hooks to the top of the bucket so you can just hook the chain on instead of putting it clear around the bucket. Google chain hooks for loader buckets. They even make them especially for that purpose now. Loved the video as I always do. All the best!

[joshhoffman]

Finished product looks nice! I saw towards the end you had a shot where you were having trouble with the stringline getting in your way. Best advice I can give there is to set the stringline only about a foot up off of the ground at the high point. Then when you dig you turn to face the line looking down the stringline and hold the string out of the way with the outside of your lower leg. Stop every so often to check to see where your hole is in relation to the string. We always aimed for having about 1/3rd of the hole outside of the string and made our holes 3x the measurement of the post (so a 3" post would be a 9" hole.) Hope this helps.

[redhauscreator]

Anne, I love the way you are beautifying your property. It looks like your own little personal garden of Eden.

[lizrussell]

This is exactly what I need for a fenced area for my two shepherds . Doesn't have to be huge. Thanks!

[grizzly]

Your excitement and drive propel the video along. Always happy and informative, the videos are a joy to watch. Thanks!

[daddynutz]

My wife and I this spring put a similar fence around our garden. What a difference it made. Thanks for all your videos

[ReZipped]

I'm jealous of your soil. I have rocks galore. A post hole is an all day deal, even with a rock bar.

[rnbwyogi]

"I am trying to save 5 cents here"...lol...so much love for you lady...

[bdubdub]

Use a 4 or 6 ft level to act as a mark for the front of your post against the string line. Mark on the ground with paint wherever you need a post. Then the strings not in your way. I did the same thing that you did on a couple fence projects before I figured out a better way. Happy Trails from Michigan.

[WattsWoodenWonders]

Beautiful addition to the farm! I love the lights on top as an added touch, I'm glad you were able to use them after all! The step down look you did with each panel was a great way to handle uneven ground. We're currently building a wheelchair ramp to the farm house for my dad and we just did the cement tamped in and allowing the ground water to saturate it as well. It worked out great for us too! Glad you're sharing that info with others!

[FeralGypsy]

I saw a video hack yesterday for posts. Drive 3.5" screws at an angle into post where it will be in concrete so post won't move. He showed it for handrail post installation but it was a clever idea to give strength to the post set.
Love your fence! And your whole place and your gusto! Hard work but such a good life:) Have fun as often as possible while the work continues:)

[rolandoroquefl]

Love your video glad to see a woman who knows how to work around the house ain't scared to get her hands dirty wish you was more like that, fence came out beautiful gave me an idea for my mom's yard thanks

[Jack-Surreal_Panes]

Doing this now to make a simple porch fence. I have angle concrete so not square, need it like now. So, got 4x4 holes ready so the fencing will be inside the 4x. I am leaving the bottom open because the massive Oak is always dropping leaves, acorn, or those spring worms (seed pod things). Easy to blow off if a lower board isnt there. I deceided to do this because wife actually like a quick 4x4 with 2x4 railings and roll wire I did 16 years ago. It has seen better days but still up. Liking the rustic look so figured this wire will last decades. If it rusts then it is now antiqued or vintage. LOL. You made it look so easy and looks great. Later I can add 1xs to cover the edged and trim it out, makke all fancy like.