The white picket fence is so simple—a few slats affixed to horizontal rails, a gate or two—as to invite endless interpretation. But maybe we should retire the pickets as metaphor and let them ...

Horizontal fencing, with the planks installed ... Turn the traditional white picket fence on its side. This is an understated way to make your house and yard stand out while still sticking to ...

vertical fences are more prone to rot if the picket end grain isn't carefully protected, while horizontal slats can sag if ...