Once your hole is dug, mix and pour in your cement — you can also use gravel, sand, crushed rock, or dirt — and insert your level metal posts into the hole. Once the cement has set, it's time to move ...

When attached to the post, the 2-by-4 wooden cross rails will be sturdy enough to hold the fence in place. The brackets and bolts should be oriented perpendicular to the fence to maintain the best ...

The fence posts themselves should be at least 4-by-4-inch timbers. It might be a better idea to upgrade to 4-by-6-inch posts. These could also provide a very nice aesthetic look at the same time.

1. Remove the sections. To get to the post and provide working room, it’s necessary to remove the attached fence sections. First, remove all fence boards within 12 inches of the post.

Donors have until Sunday to claim fence posts that bear their names at Shiawassee Park in Farmington. The fence was 22 years old and has been replaced.