Sometimes, the concrete base of a fence can shift and tilt, making the fence panels lean with it. Here is how to repair this problem before it gets worse.

Ready-mixed concrete is ordered by the cubic yard. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet (or 46,656 cubic inches, if you need to do the math) and is typically the minimal amount you must order.

Boy, digging out one of Uncle Al’s fence posts was tough. But then Pete, one of the guys we were working with, suggested that we try to reuse the pier instead of replacing it.

Boy, digging out one of Uncle Als fence posts was like taking a trip to China. But then Pete, one of the guys we were working with, suggested that we try to reuse the pier instead of replacing it.

Q–I am putting up a new fence by installing wood posts set in a concrete footing. I did this years ago in my old house but found that after a number of years some of the posts had loosened ...

One of the best post-pulling techniques comes from Family Handyman reader Mike Barnes, who says, “I’ve tried a lot of different methods for removing 4×4 fence posts sunk in concrete, but this ...

handyman on call Don’t put wooden fence posts in concrete By Peter Hotton May 20, 2012, 1:30 a.m.