QDEAR TIM: What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My five-foot-tall, solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete ...

Rotting wood fence posts set in concrete can be a pain to remove, but with the help of a high-powered tool, you can make the job much simpler.

I’ve had the best luck setting fence posts in crushed gravel. I’m not a fan of using concrete. Should you have to remove a fence post in the future, concrete can make it an arduous task.

You will also need gloves, and if you're messing around with setting fence posts you're going to need all manner of other things.

Making your own decorative wooden posts is just a matter of practice and patience.