How to build a picket fence.

Hey guys, in this video I will be showing how to build a wood picket fence from start to finish. We will be building this fence in our front yard to close it in and make it safer for our 2-year-old, Gemma. Building a fence is a good DIY project and a great way to save a lot of money. We will be building this fence from scratch and making the best fence on a low budget.
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[@marnecarstens6312]

I really appreciated that the only information given was directly regarding the job at hand and not a personal account of your whole life with only bits of useful information. It was a great video thank you

[@Prnsez25]

This is literally the best DYI fence video i have watched. Great work guys. Looks awesome 👌

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@billmiller7613]

It’s cute to watch your little girl speed walk in the background. It was great to see a young family working together

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it :)

[@Durianpieenthusiast]

Great video! The cost breakdown and cost comparison is something most youtubers do not do but is pretty much a huge part of planning the projects.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks I appreciate it! Unfortunately the wood prices have risen lately due to COVID. So the prices may be more than I showed in this video but it is still a good baseline to start with :)

[@Jjm_playzz]

Excellent video! I appreciate how you explained everything in detail and in a way that a beginner can understand. Awesome job!

[@rjrb4850]

Idk why I am watching this when I cannot even afford a house.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

You can always plan ahead! :) thanks for watching!!

[@jackie5369]

lol made my day with this comment

[@tsar47kalashnikov86]

Motivation!

[@donnaphillips8248]

Same!!

[@michaelmurphy834]

Don’t worry when you can afford a house, buying a fence is still awful 😅 I have half an acre out back and it’s like 8 grand

[@radchander]

Great Perfect family harmony. The little one is so fortunate to have parents like this. Best to all of you.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you, that’s very kind! I wish you the best as well!

[@Aldark22405]

Getting ready to repair a fence, so I won't be re-doing the posts, but all the stingers and pickets. This helped tremendously - and I do have one section w/ a miserable slope, so hoping I can nail it!

[@user-tt8bv3hc3z]

Kind of crazy, but this is one of very few videos on KZbin that covers how to make a traditional picket fence! I’ve been confused with how to go about making a smooth even run on an incline and your spacer would solve that issue no problem. Thanks for the video.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much!

[@charleneshinsky1248]

Very easily explained. Just what we needed!😊

[@findingyourdomesticbliss636]

Hi Simon, & Mrs Simon, great to see you guys working together! I really enjoyed your video and I'm currently having to put in a fence, in January so I need all the help I can get! I am posting my fencing journey on my website and I've included all the things I learned from you there, so thank you! You asked for feedback and the only thing I feel I'd like to see more of is how you got to your material plan in the beginning, otherwise everything was just right for me! Almost forgot I have linked to your video from my site too.

[@Austin_Adams]

This is the DIY video that all others should use as a template. Great job!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! That is very kind! I’m glad you liked the video.

[@Kaelioh7]

Hey, this video is great! Yes at 20 minutes it's a time commitment, but this was the most useful one I've found that I can follow as someone who has never done anything like this before...and also has a house that needs a lot of work :). Paying others for everything gets really expensive!

[@djlolita288]

I’ve been thinking of building a fence n I didn’t know where to start this BEYOND helped me thank u so much for all the details

[@bigsasquatch1991]

Thanks for the video! I used this as a starting point to build a fence in our back yard so our dogs would have a place to run around. This was a great way to do it and it ended up saving me almost $3000 after getting a quote from a fencing company! My yard was a lot more unlevel than yours but I used the same concept for the rails and pickets and the fence still looks great!

[@chrystalswope1666]

Great amount of info! I need details but I don't like them slowly so I appreciate that the video was sped up while you spoke over it. Thank you!

[@frankieroberson3398]

Awesome, Happy wife, Happy life; she is blessed beyond measure, I am going to try it, thank you from Motown/west side!!!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it! 😁

[@Bl4ckVV0lF]

Beautiful fence!!! Just what I was looking for! Thank you for sharing!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad my video could help!

[@rubymet5613]

Best video ever ! Thank you for breaking down the cost and sharing details

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I really appreciate it! Thanks!!

[@DavidWarrenDjW]

Thankyou Simon, I found your video very helpful and you explain and illustrate things really well. In fact I may now try and do some fencing now thanks to your explanation.

[@jonbraddock5545]

Just what I needed! Thanks!

[@laurabrooks3766]

Thank you thank you thank you for making this video! You explained everything perfectly for me!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I’m very happy to know the my video could help!

[@daaaannk4362]

such a good diy video no unnecessary nonsense just good information and a well built fence. thank you so much!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!! 😊

[@engrxtn]

Why didn’t you put the 2x4s over the face of the 4x4s so the pickets would continue over the 4x4 and hide the post?

[@sigilfredogaleano6568]

You did a wonderful job in showing and explaining it.

[@bjones8354]

Great job. It looks beautiful! Great team work. Camera work, audio and information were all good. Preparation and patience are the key for DIYers.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it!

[@user-lq5zl8of1j]

You pretty much explained it very by getting the measurements right and level of and following the guide string keeping everything level and even.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Great to hear! Thanks 🙏

[@girohead]

Very thorough. I like the mention of compensating for slope, rarely discussed. Hence I was curious to see how you did the pickets, but your vid cut off the top of the view of the picket height - I assume that your guide maintained the height. You both have mad skills. Good job.

[@in2jc]

Great Teaching Tool! Very Grateful! Bless You!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad it was helpful! You are very welcome! :)

[@alltingsalma]

Well done! I'm gonna try and build my own! Thanks for sharing!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks I appreciate it! Good luck on your fence!

[@trex102938]

Totally awesome

[@jessicamueller9631]

This video is beyond awesome. Made what appears a hard task easy and achievable. Was super good also to have a visible list of all costs & what materials were used + their exact measures. As I am not from the US, would love there to be a measurement conversion to be using the metric scale as well.

[@adolphmendivil1664]

Can any one do it.

[@cboug14]

Love it!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! ;)

[@farivera2815]

Looks real nice!

[@wthwasthattv]

Used this video as a guide up in Saluda, NC. Small world :D Great job both of you! Thanks for sharing this.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Awesome! I am glad to hear it! Thanks

[@clittle1807]

Great video.. I think you did a job explaining everything

[@gary.solexa]

Very helpful - thanks!

[@Maritims]

We're about to build our first picket fence ever and this video makes it all seem just a little bit more doable for us. Thank you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much!

[@mroselli]

looks bad ass!!! Thanks for the tips

[@lorenagarcia7496]

Wow you did a fantastic job, very well explain

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!

[@MsCampos69]

Y’all did a great job. I jus hope that whoever keeps running into your mailbox doesn’t run into your beautiful fence. Awesome job y’all both did on the fence.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :) Yeah I sure hope they don’t hit the fence!

[@dianalegault7120]

you did really well explaining and showing all the steps . keep it up!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I'm happy to hear that! Thank you so much 🙂

[@mangoyacho]

Excellent tutorial, thank you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

You're very welcome! I'm glad my video was helpful :)

[@AV99978]

This is one the best diy video I’ve seen. The instructions were very clear and concise.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it :)

[@rebeccaoliver5306]

Great job! Great video and narration explaining how you did it. A brief close-up of your template jig you made to keep the pickets level would have been nice, but after watching the full video I see enough of how you did it to create my own. Thanks!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Awesome thanks! Sorry I should have shown that clearer. Thanks for the feedback!

[@jacobsbeekeeping]

I love it when KZbinrs narrate after the job.

[@NVMcbc]

Same thing need to slow it down to show the spacing template and show different angle of the cross boards on uneven ground.

[@svetlanapil8089]

That is some red soil you've got there! I went on youtube to specifically look up how to install railings. For some reason brackets never crossed my mind. That's exactly what I need! Thank you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Cool, thanks!

[@poetryandpower263]

very concise and thorough. Great tips. Learned a lot.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😃

[@aporosavualiku7439]

All explanations is easy to understand. Information is really helpful. cost breakdown is awesome. Great team and video. thanks a lot.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁 I really appreciate it!

[@khalidfernandez2160]

I'm planning to do the same for our small project, thanks a lot.

[@agapaw3721]

Great video ❤ useful tip l learned just now - make sure to cover the top of the pal 🟫 with some wooden ball or any other fancy pointy shape to prevent rain to soak into the wood and damage it.

[@alexleech59]

Great video, you should also reccomend that DIYers treat the wood that gets inserted into the ground with chemical to prevent rot. Also worth adding some gravel into the bottom of the hole to keep water from sitting around the post under the ground.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Very true! Thanks for the tips!

[@janecharles7323]

Thanks Simon, i feel inspired to have a go and build my own fence!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad to hear it!! 😄

[@lisabell4438]

Super helpful thanks. Like the breakdown of costs etc

[@SimonSaysDIY]

So glad! Thanks!

[@Lisa-io6pr]

Looks great! Thank you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad you like it!

[@MrAlandesignstudio]

Looks great ,, a pro. Thanks for showing this easily and advise how to paint it ,, I’ll make my own fence this spring thanks bro

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate that! Good luck on you fence!

[@saadaslam5552]

Simple and great Thanks

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@susansmallacombe3098]

I love this! I have been looking for fence ideas for our Circa 1840 home. We don’t want a typical modern fence. We want something that fits the time of the house. We were thinking of a farm type board fence...then I saw your picket fence and now I’m torn! I watched your whole video through and I feel kind of confident about attempting this type of project ourselves...except...my husband and I aren’t very knowledgeable of building things...I am a wiz at assembling things, but building using measurements is not a strong suit. But every homeowner needs to learn, right? Thank you for the inspiration! I subscribed to your channel and I look forward to learning new things from you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! I am so glad to hear this. My goal is to help others build and create projects them selves, so, hearing this makes it all worth it!! Thanks for the sub!

[@caroljgray]

Great video. I thought you explained and demonstrated things well. One suggestion I would have would be to list right up front what tools would be needed. I don't have some of those tools so while it was interesting to watch how you did it, it would be a much bigger investment for me because I'd have to buy or rent some tools before hand. Your fence looks great and it will last 100 years. Well done!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! Very good point! I’ll try to add a tool list to future videos.

[@alphaparas4752]

Thank you so much for this DIY video. I may not be doing my own picket fence but your video will help me have a full knowledge while supervising the carpenter I will hire . I admire your teamwork as husband and wife. ❤️

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I'm glad the video could help! Thanks so much!

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[@indistinctchatter6677]

You did great. It's worth it to rent a 1 man auger from HD for $40 for 4 hours and get the holes dug. You can pour the powdered cement in the hole and add water from a hose. Every body has a different way of doing things. I used a 4' level as the spacer/also kept it plumb. I like your home cut picketts.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! Yeah I am planning to put a privacy fence in our back yard eventually and it is much longer than this one so i will defiantly get a post hole digger next time! I like the level trick! Thank you for the comment!

[@christinahill6917]

Kept it simple, very good.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@laurenbailey8533]

Great video! Thanks so much 👏🏻👏🏻

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! You are most welcome! :)

[@meirp.8883]

You explained this project like a boss, great job! Just subscribed.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! I greatly appreciate it!

[@masoodraja]

Thank you. This is a great video and will help me with my own project.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

So glad to hear it! :)

[@meganuhler8706]

I feel so empowered right now. Thank you so much! And my only question was answered right at the end (how soon can it be painted?) Thank you, Simon!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

You're so welcome! I'm glad my video could be helpful :) I haven't painted yet but I noticed it was dry after a 2 months as long as it is a fairly dry season.

[@jimmieyoung925]

Nice to see you Finley got a work bench

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Haha, Yeah thanks! :)

[@Raymond_Waller]

Thanks for a great video! I want to try it out myself. As a new DIYer I appreciate any and all hint, tips, and reasonings during a project. You did a great job explaining but I always enjoy more on how-to videos.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for the feedback! And good luck on your project :)

[@melvinphillips6304]

Great job Great camera work and team work. Got one question on installing the pickets. After finding the center of the fence rail(2 X 4) do you set the first picket by setting the center of the picket on the center of the rail correct

[@kuneary]

Great video, I’d love to see how to made the picket guide/spacer too.

[@RM-gy8is]

Great video and had enough info - maybe a tad more on details… making the spacer price. Why, how to, and how it saves so much time and keeps it all level. Great stuff!

[@dreamasue]

Great ideas !! Thanks

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you!!! :)

[@abelcortezvargas5594]

Very helpful thanks

[@SimonSaysDIY]

So glad to hear it! Thanks!!

[@madebyjen1064]

Awesome we'll detailed. Thank you

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you!! I’m glad it was helpful! :)

[@coachcarenfern]

This was so great that I will try this on my fence, Thanks hope this will be great for Canada too

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁 glad to hear it!

[@rharrington4204]

Great video. Perfect amount of info. Plus bonus for the cheater piece.

[@catherinecarey6507]

great video,well done guys.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! :)

[@Su91raj]

Thanks a lot! I am using this as a guide to build my fence. Could you share the list of tools that you have used in this video. I would love to get some insight on those.

[@snoopyng2196]

great job Thanks for sharing

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@Godislove225]

a lot of work, I'm also going to install a 6 meter fence. I'll prepare well first, thanks for your video

[@erikanieto6277]

Thanks for the video! Great job

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@kh-zv1rs]

I loveeeeeee your house.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! :)

[@adolphmendivil1664]

Great job

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@ash-arts4264]

Well explained and nicely done. Very appropriate explanation and motivating...

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@jasongroves177]

Looks Good... Great Video... Looking into building a fence for my yard... Like the picket style!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😁 good luck with your project!

[@michiganwannarbor3255]

Great job. Might overbuilt but great explanations.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Yeah, possibly. Thanks 😄

[@jaimecuray5877]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!!! I’m glad it was helpful! :)

[@jacobrichard7351]

I live in the Midwest and loved the video, I almost freaked out when I saw the red dirt 😂

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Haha yeah! 😄

[@bernrudy5850]

Really good i love it

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@lesleybennett9824]

Great help.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!!

[@bat7320]

That's an amazing looking fence you made, I feel like making one now 👍👌😁

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@myvtec79]

That was good. Thank you 👍

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I appreciate it! Thanks :)

[@russelljohnson1486]

Good job .

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you!!

[@markkosseifi7120]

Well sp0t on i enjoyed it great job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lindamerrill5033]

Perfect

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😄

[@Eddy-iv3qv]

great job ty!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you too! 😁

[@angelicaramirez1013]

Great Video… and nice job, thanks!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! 😄

[@abdulelahkhunji6871]

Amazing idea 👌

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! :)

[@dsperfslage2]

I would REALLY like to see this fence painted! Good job you two!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

We are planning to paint it this spring once we have some good weather. I’ll probably make a video of the process and share it on KZbin.

[@lovetodaylisa3967]

it was perfect

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!

[@oglerdeleon9494]

Great job my friend

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you!!

[@devonscope6222]

Looks like I'm gonna have to get it installed

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for watching!