This simple privacy fence is an easy DIY project to add to your own front or backyard.

Step 1: Map it out.

This is the fun part for me. Talking with your spouse and throwing ideas out at each other. Listing the pros and cons, dreaming up your new project and getting excited. Whether your creating your privacy fence for your garden, like we did or to keep your little ones from roaming the whole yard, this fence is a simple build. We decided to build ours off of our house, which cut back on supplies.

Step 2: Supply List

You’ll want to pay close attention to this step and triple check your work to avoid multiple trips back and forth to the hardware store. Plan to add a 4 x 4 post every 8 ft. Calculate how many 4 x 4’s you’ll need. (We used 12) You will want at least two 2 x 4 x 8’s between each 4 x 4 post. (That totaled 22 for us) *TIP: Add a few 2 x 4 x 10’s just in case you dig the holes for the posts a little off. You can always take back any extra wood not used. Plan on using 1 and 1/2 bag of 50 LB fast-setting concrete to secure each post into the ground. (We used 18) Lastly the slats. Using your measurements divide the slat width into the length of the fence.

Step 3: Building

Mark out and then dig each of your posts. With help fill each hole with concrete and 4 x 4 posts. Let the post set over night. After your concrete has dried you can begin adding your 2 x 4 x 8’s. We had a few spots that measured a little short, so we cut a few 2 x 4 x 10’s to fit. Before adding the fencing posts, you’ll want to let them dry out to prevent large gaps and spacing between each board. I recommend waiting 4 days.

Step 4: The Gate

We kind of cheated on the gate. Since we aren’t the most handy couple and building a gate seemed like a lot of extra time watching youtube videos and scrolling Pinterest we decided to buy a gate kit from Lowes and called it good. Tip: Adding a pull string to the latch will make it easier for you and others to enter through the gate more easily.

My favorite part about creating this privacy fence is the space it gives me to garden. We have a very large yard and being able to dedicate this area to growing helps me not to become overwhelmed with the whole yard. What will you create your privacy fence for? A garden, animals, or simply for more privacy?

PIN IT FOR LATER!