Q–I am putting up a post-and-rail type fence around my back yard. The ground is uneven with numerous high and low spots, but I want all fence posts and the rails to be level at the top, regardless of ...

In the July 1994 issue, Popular Mechanics published a timeless how-to on making your own picket fence. We've updated the approach since then, but many of the ideas, tactics, and tools remain the same ...