I built my own privacy fence with materials from Lowe's

A DOG owner has revealed how she built her own backyard fence with a secure gate on a budget.

The DIY project cost under $300 using materials found at Lowe’s.

TikTok user @e_mi11y_j has a pitbull and wanted to build a fence to keep the dog safely in the backyard.

Rather than hire an expensive professional, she decided to pull off an incredible DIY job and shared the results in a video.

The TikToker first headed to Lowe’s where she was able to cut the wood to the exact size she wanted.

She also picked up four feet high chicken wire, which costs just $43.37 for a 35 feet roll.

Besides that, the only materials she required were inexpensive wood glue and nails.

After securing the fence posts in the ground, she attached the chicken wire using a nail gun.

The dog-lover even added a gate so her pooch can come in and out.

In the comments of her video, she told one fan the total cost was “probably just under $300.”

She said wood was the most expensive purchase.

Two other homeowners, Steph and Kristina (@openhouseaustin) also recently shared their DIY fence project on TikTok.

They erected a 16-foot picket fence in less than two hours.

To make the fence secure, they dug post holes with a hole post digger.

Steph and Kristina sunk a 4x4 into each hole and poured in Quickrete to make the posts sturdy.

If you’ve never put up a fence before, it’s unlikely you have a post-hole digger at home.

But these can be bought from stores like The Home Depot or Lowe’s for around $60.

The overall cost of installing a privacy fence will depend on the height and size, location, and your choice of additional features like decorative elements or a gate.

Wood is not the only material available, although it is typically cheaper than vinyl or composite options.

Many stores are also selling ready-to-go privacy fences that can make installation a breeze.

One homeowner found a beautiful privacy screen for her patio on Amazon for under $50.

And a $260 option from The Home Depot has been described as “a beautiful modern backdrop.”