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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 ...

White picket pallet fence: Hometalk member Allison House turned ordinary pallets into fence pickets (white, natch). It's a down-home DIY take on a classic style. Recommended Videos An arbor elevates a ...

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 ...

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 ...