A harmonious relationship with your neighbors can help make your experience as a homeowner more enjoyable, but in some situations, conflict is inevitable. Take fences, for example. You might not have ...

If you share a backyard fence with neighbors, you know the rules around them can be a bit murky. Is it OK to paint your side of the fence, even if you aren't the owner? Do you have to let your ...

It's important to know your fencing rights because your neighbors might not always have your best interests at heart. Every state has its own rules about fences, but overall, property owners have the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I bought our current home about four years ago, although the house itself is about 20 years old. The backyard is surrounded by a standard wooden fence. The condition ...