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Do you want to add some seclusion to your outdoor space? From adding plantlife to building privacy structures, these HGTV ...

Owning a home means you get your privacy and a space to call your own, but if you live close to your neighbors, your privacy may be limited. No matter how friendly they might be, you probably still ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if you don't have a nosy neighbor with wandering eyes, installing a privacy screen can make you feel more relaxed in your backyard. Not ...

Dear James: I live in a house on a sloping lot and want to add a privacy fence around the backyard. How should I construct it so it looks good down the sloping side? — Diane K. Dear Diane: You have ...

Person nailing pickets to the rails of a privacy fence - Photovs/Getty Images Whether you have a dog that wants to bark at everything that happens in the adjoining yards or simply want a visual ...

A privacy fence can serve many purposes. It can tie the aesthetic of your yard together, bringing consistency and shape to an amorphous space. It can also prevent kids and pets from straying out of ...

A semi-private fence sounds like a compromise. Turns out, it's actually a strategy. Here's what most homeowners get wrong about yard privacy.