James Marshall
Do it yourself fences are relatively easy to build and can add a lot to your property’s value and the look of your yard. Even if you are a home improvement novice, you can secure your property with a simple wooden fence.
Even a basic wooden plank fence can be functional and beautiful, but more complicated projects that incorporate complicated angular cuts or recycled architectural elements are possible if you have the know-how and the right equipment. Finally, your choice of project may depend on how many feet of fence you need and the price of materials. If your budget is tight, free items like pallets can be recycled into an attractive wooden fence. The 24 do it yourself fences featured below offer a look at the variety of projects you can build in your yard no matter your budget, previous experience, or location.
A wooden design adds a rustic appeal to any home, but the metal posts allow a measure of sturdiness. Too often, people in windy or storm-prone areas find their fences torn up because they weren’t anchored properly. The layered slats of wood give the design a visual texture, but their placing also increases homeowner privacy. It protects the garden from prying eyes, ideal especially if you’re growing vegetables you don’t want to be stolen.
The black coloring matches the rest of the property, ensuring that the fence doesn’t look out of place. Whether you’re remembering Tom Sawyer or trying to emulate your perfect fairytale cottage, a classic white picket design adds just the right touch.
These kind of designs are easy to construct and add a cheerful touch to any yard. What a visually striking addition to making to a yard, greenhouse, or zen garden! The black framing is striking against the finished wood, and the slats allow increased privacy for the homeowner.
Chain link fences are practical, especially when you live in areas with high vandalism rates or wild animals. The roll-out bamboo design is highly adjustable and wraps around the entirety of the fence. It brings a little bit of China into your backyard, and it’s a great way of adding character to your property.
There’s an added bonus here: Using recycled shutters means that your fence will always match your home’s trim. Despite the simplicity of the design, the wooden fence adds to the charm of the home. It’s a take on traditional fences, with polished wooden slats built into a wall and supported by crossbeams.
It’s more bendable than wood, and the stalks can wrap around your yard like fabric rather than adhering to stiff guidelines. The bamboo design adds just the right touch of nature to the sleek white patio area. The care definitely pays off with the design, which is finished with a burnished and natural look that perfectly complements the yard.
The posts are anchored well in the ground, and the wood has an almost peachy color that adds a layer of brightness to the yard. It’s a space that evokes childhoods spent reading or climbing trees in the backyard.
The slats offer privacy without fully blocking sunlight, and the grainy texture of the wood is beautiful. The homeowner covered their cinder block fence in a thick layer of opaque white paint. It’s improved the look of the yard so much, lending the entire property a more cheerful and bright air. Cedarwood is one of the highest quality woods to build with, and cedar fences always have a special “deep woodsy” shine to them.
The homeowner has made a unique design by combining their bi-fold doors with wooden planks. It’s such an interesting and futuristic look that you don’t even notice the slatted piece is made of repurposed closet doors.
The wooden frames are perfectly spaced and lend an aura of openness to the entire structure. Meanwhile, the wrapped wiring helps protect your yard while affording maximum visibility. The homeowner has used raw birch wood to weave branches between tree trunks. The diagonal formation of the slats is another nice touch that adds another layer to the overall aesthetic.
The different colors and textures of the wood give the whole thing a natural feel. The design emulates many of the other plank fences on the list, but there’s something special about seeing the homeowner at work.
The wooden planks help define the property line and add privacy, but the material has a gorgeous organic finish. The homeowner is clearly an artist, painting gorgeous sunflowers and bright plants over the construction. But the design is made using marbles rather than glass, which cuts the price tag by uncountable amounts. Reinforced designs are a great idea if you live in a potentially unsafe neighborhood.
