How to Repair a Fence and Gate

Project 2: Fence and Gate Repair

Materials and Tools:

drill
electric miter saw
safety glasses
table saw
tape measure

Steps:

1. First measure the total area that the fence will span and divide by two. Our fence structure will be divided in the middle, so we constructed two identical sides.

2. Build the gate to match the fence in style and dimensions. To ensure the gate stays square, use diagonal spacers to hold the shape.

3. We attached one end of the fence to the house using lag bolts, and the other to the retaining wall using concrete anchors.

4. With the fence and gate secure, the next step is to attach the gate hardware.

5. Finally, we opted to stain the fence and gate using a dark wood stain that accented the home exterior.