The reason is that the vertical boards of a shadow box fence are alternately attached to the low-placed horizontal rail, with one fastened to the front — and the subsequent one to the back. At a ...

Q. I just moved into a house with a small lot. I would like some privacy in the backyard, so I want to build a panel fence. The yard slopes, so please give me some advice on building it myself.

Dear James: I just moved into a house with a small lot. I would like some privacy in the backyard, so I want to build a panel fence. The yard slopes, so please give me some advice on building it ...