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Old fence pickets can do more than border your yard. With a few tools and creativity, they can transform into a garden piece that adds charm and character.

Offering birds a home in your garden has a host of benefits. It helps the birds themselves, whose natural habitat is increasingly under threat. You get to enjoy their colorful plumage and cheerful ...

Begin by washing down your fence with a high-pressure water cleaner to remove any flaking paint and surface grime. Once the timber dries, scrape and sand your pickets to smooth down any remaining ...

Build this DIY Extra-Large Picket Planter that's not only easy and affordable to make, but also a high-profit project for selling at markets or online. Ideal as a Mother’s Day gift idea, this charming ...

You wouldn't believe how easy it is to DIY a mailbox makeover. If you've got fence pickets to reuse, you can create a modern structure for all your mail to go.

Begin by washing down your fence with a high-pressure water cleaner to remove any flaking paint and surface grime. Once the timber dries, scrape and sand your pickets to smooth down any remaining ...