So you need a fence gate, and you've started to think about hardware. Well, think carefully, because it can make or break your design.

Learn how to build a wood gate with a z-frame that will keep on swinging year after year. If you have a fence, you need a gate. ... First, pick out your gate hardware.

You can always fill in the holes later with wood putty or wall-patching compound when you no longer use the gate. Child safety gates are recommended for children between 6 and 24 months.

Making A Faux Wooden Gate. ... You can also stain it in a more natural shade of wood. As well, consider adding some hardware, ...

HILLMASTER Heavy Duty Self-Locking Gate Latch for Wooden Fence, Post Mount Automatic Gate Lock Gravity Door Latch Hardware for Secure Pool, Outdoor Garden, Metal Gates Vinyl Fence, Black Finish ...

Winner: Build a Simple Gate From a Wooden Pallet. The difficult part when building gates isn't the posts or the hardware; it's piecing together the actual gate.

Safety gates are available at various prices; those tested by Consumer Reports range in price from $25 for a basic wood pressure-mounted gate to more than $200 for a hybrid hardware-mounted gate ...