Easy, Beautiful DIY Fence

[@phill4435]

Anne - I'm going to show this one to my wife. She designed a fence exactly like this (except metal fence posts) and is planting Star Jasmine as her climbing vine. Knowing that you designed a similar fence will validate here design skills. You've been an inspiration to her and she now runs around the backyard with her own circular saw!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I love hearing that! Tell her to have fun and stay safe!!

[@Camibug]

This is such a sweet comment ❤

[@fastrabbitcrochet]

I love that! Love that her craftiness is bringing you both joy❤

[@travelchannel304]

My neighbor has a fence like this. He did it himself. Looks amazing & it doesn't hide his beautiful guarding etc.

[@davegilbertson]

I can't tell if I'm more envious of your vast array of skills or the loose-packed soil you're digging for those fence posts. - Dave from clay-soil Missourah

[@mannurse7421]

You will be grateful for your clay soil after you come digs some holes through my rocks

[@mandiegarrett1706]

Yep, I was just thinking about her loose soil there as we have hard compacted clay with tons of rocks so may have to bring in jack hammer for drilling holes. Thanks.

[@texdawg8980]

the soil, mine comes pre packed and baked- Abilene Tx

[@PixiePop1703]

Just wanted to say you are awesome, and a true role model for young women today.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks! Glad to hear it!

[@naominaomi440]

Thankyou! I was feeling down today as im a woman who gets into all of these things also but always seem to be doing it alone, im half way through my 2nd chook pen and am so happy to have found you 😁 Happy building 💚👍

[@walterashley149]

Was looking for fence ideas, then when I caught myself leaning back to shift more body weight while unconsciously helping you pull the T-post out.... Instant Subscription!!!

[@boblasley5640]

A little tip for you Anne regarding connecting a chain to your tractor's loader bucket: weld one or two chain hooks to the top of the bucket so you can just hook the chain on instead of putting it clear around the bucket. Google chain hooks for loader buckets. They even make them especially for that purpose now. Loved the video as I always do. All the best!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

My bucket actually has those spots, but I get really nervous using them. I’m always worried I’ll pop a weld. It gives me so much more peace of mind to wrap it around, but it is a bit of a time suck.

[@redhauscreator146]

Anne, I love the way you are beautifying your property. It looks like your own little personal garden of Eden.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

James Mounts thanks so much! It’s getting better every day.

[@mauldus]

I didn’t know Jessica Biel has a home improvement show! Seriously though, your smile, energy and drive is intoxicating. Will definitely be coming back for inspiration.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

chill out, man.

[@cabman86]

And that big smile of yours is so awesome!

[@lizrussell415]

This is exactly what I need for a fenced area for my two shepherds . Doesn't have to be huge. Thanks!

[@grizzly22485]

Your excitement and drive propel the video along. Always happy and informative, the videos are a joy to watch. Thanks!

[@joshhoffman9430]

Finished product looks nice! I saw towards the end you had a shot where you were having trouble with the stringline getting in your way. Best advice I can give there is to set the stringline only about a foot up off of the ground at the high point. Then when you dig you turn to face the line looking down the stringline and hold the string out of the way with the outside of your lower leg. Stop every so often to check to see where your hole is in relation to the string. We always aimed for having about 1/3rd of the hole outside of the string and made our holes 3x the measurement of the post (so a 3" post would be a 9" hole.) Hope this helps.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Josh Hoffman great tip!

[@ChickenWired]

@@AnneofAllTrades Hope you don't mind me posting a link here, but I made a video this morning to show what I was talking about. I'm sure you got what I meant, but maybe it'll help others: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqaqfaSAi9R8l7s

[@ReZipped]

I'm jealous of your soil. I have rocks galore. A post hole is an all day deal, even with a rock bar.

[@dindenwenwin2174]

Hahaaa.. great PERSONALITY!!!! Love working with people with an awesome personality. Makes the work less of a job Keep up the great work guys!!

[@jeremiahwasabullfrog957]

It is a real joy to watch your videos!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you so glad to hear it!

[@WattsWoodenWonders]

Beautiful addition to the farm! I love the lights on top as an added touch, I'm glad you were able to use them after all! The step down look you did with each panel was a great way to handle uneven ground. We're currently building a wheelchair ramp to the farm house for my dad and we just did the cement tamped in and allowing the ground water to saturate it as well. It worked out great for us too! Glad you're sharing that info with others!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Bob Watts thanks so much Bob!

[@rayahgauld9003]

@@AnneofAllTrades xzQ

[@Call_mebeanyy]

Thanks looking for the checklist of items needed. But awesome video

[@kristifer30]

Definitely Enjoyed the outtakes with the banter and silliness at the end.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

kristifer30 manual labor is much more fun with a little healthy teasing.

[@ishmaeloyugi995]

Two reasons I'm subscribing, you're left handed and the video is awesome. Love from Kenya🇰🇪

[@FeralGypsy8]

I saw a video hack yesterday for posts. Drive 3.5" screws at an angle into post where it will be in concrete so post won't move. He showed it for handrail post installation but it was a clever idea to give strength to the post set. Love your fence! And your whole place and your gusto! Hard work but such a good life:) Have fun as often as possible while the work continues:)

[@rolandoroquefl2836]

Love your video glad to see a woman who knows how to work around the house ain't scared to get her hands dirty wish you was more like that, fence came out beautiful gave me an idea for my mom's yard thanks

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

'wish you was more like that'???

[@anonymousprepper1463]

That truck!! Lovely property

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@Ali-ct9pb]

Just joined your channel. Beautiful job Anne. The fence looks fantastic. I’m 64 and have to do many of my own yard jobs; wish I had your toys though. Would make life a lot easier. Looking forward to seeing your future projects. Never too old to learn more about how to make things happen. Cheers

[@RosaMartinez-be1qq]

I love the fence it looks stylish!

[@daddynutz024]

My wife and I this spring put a similar fence around our garden. What a difference it made. Thanks for all your videos

[@josemarte936]

I salute you Anne, u r great

[@rnbwyogi]

"I am trying to save 5 cents here"...lol...so much love for you lady...

[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

Doing this now to make a simple porch fence. I have angle concrete so not square, need it like now. So, got 4x4 holes ready so the fencing will be inside the 4x. I am leaving the bottom open because the massive Oak is always dropping leaves, acorn, or those spring worms (seed pod things). Easy to blow off if a lower board isnt there. I deceided to do this because wife actually like a quick 4x4 with 2x4 railings and roll wire I did 16 years ago. It has seen better days but still up. Liking the rustic look so figured this wire will last decades. If it rusts then it is now antiqued or vintage. LOL. You made it look so easy and looks great. Later I can add 1xs to cover the edged and trim it out, makke all fancy like.

[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

Quick question. To joing the equal height 4x4 to the post 4x4 did you just screw in from the bottom at an angle?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Yep, 45 degrees. Like a kreg jig

[@jennylynne4414]

I super like this fence!! Thank you for doing this video.

[@chriskhuchar6032]

That is a great looking fence!

[@millieschattime9924]

Awesome another lady doing her thing.. I'm doing alot of upgrades on my 5 bedroom people keep telling me I need a show 😂

[@chipsmydog]

Complementarianism is your forte also, nice.

[@joliekae]

Well, what are you waiting for? Do it.

[@millieschattime9924]

@@joliekae School and no time and two jobs and a business

[@thesplinteredfinger]

The extra touches at the end of the video are great!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DiemenDesign]

Love the little Kubota, I think mine is 2 or 3 models up from yours, with the Backhoe attachment, makes a huge difference to doing stuff around the farm. You do your fence post pretty much the same way I do, it's so much easier, plus you don't need to mix it up on a board or wheel barrow, only I half fill with pre-mix, water and mix, then fill the rest of way up, and tamp as much as possible. I also Mill my own posts, then burn the post (Shugi-Ban style). A little hint for you when pulling out posts, use the tractor bucket set it about half way, use a chain attached, and with another person, have them wrap the chain around the bottom then stand back holding the chain so it has a little tension, then lift the bucket, with the other person keep the slack out of the chain, it makes it lock together and reduces the slippage, and the tension builds and pulls the post straight up so it can be used again, it's especially good for star pickets. Also those horseshoe nails I think you were using, close them up so they are a tighter U shape, it makes it easier to hammer them in. Leaving those wide, make them spread out when they are hammered in and makes it more difficult to hammer them in straight.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Wish I'd been able to bring it with me! I'm in dire need of a tractor here, but I needed the $$ a little more while moving, and transporting it would have been a nightmare.

[@bdub78dub90]

Use a 4 or 6 ft level to act as a mark for the front of your post against the string line. Mark on the ground with paint wherever you need a post. Then the strings not in your way. I did the same thing that you did on a couple fence projects before I figured out a better way. Happy Trails from Michigan.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Definitely Did do the paint, and it’s great for placing the post, but the top string is actually to help with level. Once the post is set, we measure 1/8” off the string for final post placement and level from there. You’ve never seen a straighter fenceline ;)

[@thomasbruch3570]

Gorgeous, smart, and a lefty! Well done!

[@ignacioperez9174]

Wow Beautiful,oh and Beautiful fence too.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@JDGage]

What I like about this design is it allows for a quick way to build a fence with the option of adding onto it later.

[@luckydogfarms]

Always learn more when I watch your videos! Thanks, J

[@rye776]

Good answer! I love the sturdiness for cattle n tight enough for goats!

[@leebarnhart9725]

Your subscriber-ship is growing like a well watered weed. The word is getting out about you Anne. 94K and growing! Good for you! This comes as no surprise to me, I've been saying all along you're a cut above and quality always floats to the top.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Lee Barnhart thanks Lee!

[@austin_sauer]

Great video! Do you have any more information on the materials you used? The gauge of fence, the type of wood? Looking to build one exactly like this! Thanks!

[@mapratt]

I like those lights - both protecting the posts and providing light with no wiring

[@mikefinley4367]

Nice fence, looks good. The smaller write openings of the panels would be my choice for a garden as well. The lsolar post lights are a nice addition. Thanks for sharing, happy gardening.

[@arthurhenry8442]

Thank you dear Ann. I enjoy all of your videos 🎉👍👍👍👍👍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Glad to hear it!!

[@1978strong]

Nice fence!!! I enjoyed your video. Nice personality.

[@toordog1753]

Yeah, nice personalities

[@波波盡]

真的嗎？😲😲😲😲

[@cornflake73]

Now that is a fence!! I like it and it looks like it was installed very nicely.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks!

[@RiverPlaid]

So glad I found your channel.🌸

[@justwannaname]

I love how it's so moist where you live that you could just tamp the cement in there dry and let the wet ground do the rest lol. looks awesome by the way. I'm looking to do something like this soon.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

haha unfortunately we left that beautifully easy to dig soil in washington when we moved to TN. There's a lot more rocks here :)

[@justwannaname]

@@AnneofAllTrades i live in a area of California where if you dig 2 inches anywhere your practically need an excavator from all the rocks 😂. I feel your pain. Love your channel. I just subscribed after watching this.

[@charliestory8929]

Nice job. Think I'll do the same for my deer proof fence. Congrats on your new help.

[@monicahatch6498]

Thank you! This is the exact fence I wanted to build but for some reason unable to articulate to my husband. Now I can show him this video!!!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Yay!!

[@evercuriousmichelle]

I love watching you find creative ways to power through some of the things that require more muscle. I also love that you're honest about not knowing everything but you still give it your all. As a woman with not a lot of body strength or knowledge on physical type tasks, I hope I can one day have the confidence that you have to try and sometimes fail but to keep trying--even in the face of patronizing mansplainers. :)

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Ever curious: Michelle today is a perfect day to start if you haven’t already. Ignore what everyone else says and try something until it gets done. Good luck!

[@cabman86]

I love that truck and the fence!

[@jamestaylor8217]

Neat! I made a rail for my deck using hog panels. The only difference was they a set in a dado in the posts/rails Great job.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

That’s awesome! I’ve seen those before.

[@ahnaahna7278]

Well....you inspired me.....but I need something even easier. But you did encourage my creative juices. As a senior, I need a little more brawn aid.....but I might come up with some easy ‘trade-out’ plans for my need. You helped me.....about my plan. Many thanks. I subscribed. ♥️♥️ Ahna

[@supb1437]

Thank you for this! We’re gonna use the same techniques to build the perimeter of our garden.

[@aflockofbeagles8219]

We did and it looks freaking awesome!!!! I need the little light toppers though 🤔

[@randyscrafts8575]

Nicely done. 👍👍

[@armadillerff]

Always two there are; a Master and an Apprentice. ;-)

[@AnEvolvingApe]

kinda feeling jealous over here.

[@jfkr77]

Nice very good job guys be veryyy proud

[@lunchboxfabrications]

A better way to dig those post holes is to rent an auger attachment for that Kubota tractor. I dig that style of fence with the wire. Good work.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

We don’t really have the space to drive it a lot of the places we need to dig, so it would help with three or four holes, but then we’d still end up doing a bunch by hand. Plus, it’s a good workout.

[@williamrivera2614]

Wow!! I really like it!! Funny too.

[@FigmentsMade]

That is indeed a beautiful fence! Your yard is becoming such a gorgeous place!

[@benspeakman2623]

fence looks awesome...shes a keeper

[@Kouklitsa891]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for creating this video! ❤️

[@pamelamerrillbrekka9974]

Many thanks! Beautiful ❤

[@mirandajohnson9559]

The farm is really looking great!! ❤️

[@carolynstreet5325]

This is beautiful. Love it.

[@francescawest1165]

We just moved into a new house after my husband retired, and our neighbor lets their 2 dogs roam free out back. So far, one of them has chased my cat inside 2x and also pooped in our yard!! My worst nightmare of homebuying come true! 😠 Fencing is so expensive, but we might be able to do this ourselves! Thanks!

[@ga5743]

Beautiful fence Anne, so glad you got a hired hand to help around the farm. Enjoy all your vids.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

gA thanks so much!

[@rogeriorodriguez1212]

You so very much for sharing the knowledge

[@zsaqiacamphor9483]

I just did this yesterday for my little homestead and I love it

[@kristenkoesters232]

I am looking to build a fence just like this for my backyard. Where would you recommend finding materials and about how much did this project cost you??

[@gratituderanch9406]

Sad there’s no reply! I’m here looking into this too

[@MeAndMyOpinions_OverYours]

​@@gratituderanch9406tractor supply..... Has like 6ft x100ft for like $170.

[@Mhyiiiuujbg]

I am also curious

[@candy1974309]

Big box store like Home Depot as well as places like rural king or tractor supply

[@karenaileenbrooks5599]

I wish you would have told what the materials were that she's using. I'm looking for the fencing metal part that she used. I am unable to find it. To me it's not useful she doesn't tell what it is and even where she bought it.

[@markrodriguez4867]

That looks badass awesome job

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you!

[@aleagonzales]

This is exactly what im looking on my familys homestead, were on a slope too. Where did you get your roll of fencing and what gauge is it?

[@1LeggedAdventures]

you should be able to find it any big box store or farm supply places. here in Texas we call that Hog wire. not sure of the gauge though. hope this helps

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It actually isn’t roll fencing, it comes in 16’ panels. We call it horse fencing but a more widely available and cheaper option is called cattle panels

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Tamping in the dry concrete is the only way to go. I used to do a lot of fence work many years ago. I have welded up many a entry ways with gates and gate openers built in and tamping is how I have done it. It works great. Nicely done, I have been looking at going with square space website. I plan on starting one this weekend. I have narrowed it down to square space and or shopify. We have been using square for our leather shop sales for a couple of years now, so that is part of why I have been looking at using their website as well. Thanks again and have a blessed weekend. Your new fence looks great. Dale

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks Dale! Best of luck getting your site started!!

[@bahmadi21]

What material are the posts and rails I see a pattern on them

[@billshoemaker5905]

Great idea, going to copy it.

[@withdrew1591]

"Left over lights" pans over to about 40 lights on this fence LOL

[@AnneofAllTrades]

What can I say, I love buying in bulk.

[@binhngo4767]

Hi Anne, where can I buy those lights? Can you let me know the link where to buy the from? Thanks

[@ddupree79]

@@binhngo4767 There's an Amazon link in the description.

[@samcole2381]

Looks great !

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks!

[@mapleslide]

What type of wire are you using for the panels? That looks a lot more solid than the roll of welded fence wire they sell at Home Depot. Thanks in advance!

[@mapleslide]

I'm thinking it has to be a cattle panel similar to this one www.calranch.com/select-cattle-panel-50-in-x-16-ft.html

[@AnneofAllTrades]

You're right it's very similar to cattle panels, we call it horse panels, 2x4 spacing, 5x16 foot sheets, available from most farm stores.

[@micbrock]

@@claytondelanie The dimensions of the holes in the fence are 2" wide x 4" tall.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

I love this fence!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

I love the fence! My dream is to have a farm with a red barn on it :)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks! it was a fun project.

[@datahoundhunter]

I like that fence. Economical but attractive and functional

[@jodyk4949]

No fair! You have some major tools at hand, lol! You know what's up! Best wishes

[@1973TJM]

Glad I stumbled across this video. I have subscribed, and look forward to viewing more of your videos.

[@kaliebgriffiths9800]

Hi there what's the name of the material you used for the fence

[@1972Russianwolf]

16 foot Livestock panels from the looks.

[@Mike1941-r8y]

It’s the no-climb pattern.

[@JKCustomDesignPNW]

Would also like to know. It looked like the 60"×16', but noticed there was a roll behind her. I'm assuming that's for a diff project

[@micbrock]

@@JKCustomDesignPNW Looks like 60" x 16' to me as well. It definitely didn't come in a roll. You can see it in flat panels on their trailer. Guessing it's the standard 4 gauge wire. I can't find 60" where I live. Tractor supply has the 50" x 16' varieties.

[@boonphitphanthavong4334]

I like the look. Good job🎉

[@kmb1]

Fence looks great! I'm a little concerned you put all that effort into it but didn't dig down deep enough to really keep burrowing animals, or puppies, from being able to dig a hole under. I hope it works out for ya!

[@YSLRD]

I have 23 yr old posts set in concrete. Still solid. 40- 50 inches of rain per year.

[@tientrinh943]

How do you keep animals from doing that? How deep do you go

[@UncleRandy73]

Tien bury chicken wire at the foot of your fence to keep anything from digging.

[@Ali-ct9pb]

T҉w҉i҉z҉d҉e҉d҉ L҉i҉o҉n҉ pressure treated wood is preserved for some time.

[@DiemenDesign]

500mm at least, we also have to use Wallaby Mesh, that has a skirt that lays flat on the ground at the bottom of fencing wire around paddocks to stop them getting under and stops other animals digging.

[@billgailcunningham6903]

So glad to see you putting your P H D to use.....Post Hole Digger! Love your channel. Just put up cattle fencing for cucumbers, peas and squash to climb up.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

haha true! Cattle panels are so dang useful!

[@wa6gxq]

What kind of panels did you use for the fencing ? Thanks!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

They are called horse panels, available at most farm supply stores.

[@danw1030]

Also called hog panels, I believe. Nice job.

[@wa6gxq]

@@AnneofAllTrades Thank you!

[@TigerNgtMare]

Beautiful lady! Nice fence.

[@TedDanzig]

Great looking fence, I’m weary of using concrete to secure wood posts but it looks great.

[@johngay1981]

Awesome job. Very inspiring

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you! That was a really fun project which really improved our property!

[@whosoever1639]

The two 4by4" top rail going across from each other horizontally at the same height how did you screw the bolt to the post after attaching one side. The step down ones have room but the nonstep down 4by not sure how to bolt those? Thx

[@jessemanson3722]

Whosoever it works but only going in one direction which is typical for a fence, doesn’t have a bolt either. I used rebar, your first post drill hole four rebar but only half way through first post, drill oh ends of cross rail, hammer rebar cut to desired to length into First post, fit cross rail onto rebar, drill hole all the way through second post and hammer rebar through post into second end of cross rail and repeat until finished. Use string line to level all holes before drilling.

[@Ihike703]

Can you make a video on how you did this? I have the same question.

[@JohnDoe-do5me]

That awesome fence

[@Paulie1232]

Wish I could I could get my wife to do anything....

[@danfreeman7082]

Paul 😂😂

[@ArcAngellErzengell]

Quality video and content. 100% saved this to one of my favorite lists because I'd love to make this fence on my property. That aside, I just have to say, that this lady is such a beautiful person. I love her quirkiness. :) Super jelly of her new hire. What a good gig to land.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks for that!

[@JSRocker1776]

Nice Fence! You want to sponsor me squarespace so I can fence in my neighbor's yard so she don't have to put her dogs on a chain?

[@ecospider5]

Great looking fencing. Way better looking than chain link fencing.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks! Yeah I definitely agree.

[@cghoward70]

I didn’t know Anne had a PhD (Post Hole Digger) that she can use to earn a living with if necessary. Lol.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Ha!

[@QuantumRift]

An auger works well too. Nothing like diggin a post hole in about 8 seconds.

[@kumara5492]

nice work, Thanks for sharing the video

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks!