- 1). Measure the length of the fence line. Make a mark on the ground with your foot every 6 or 8 feet; fence posts are typically installed at this distance. If your budget is tight, then mark a spot every 8 feet, and you will need fewer posts for your fence.
- 2). Dig a hole 24 inches deep at one of the end post positions. Make the diameter of the hole three times bigger than the diameter of the fence posts. If your posts are 2 inches in diameter, make the hole 6 inches in diameter. Dig another 24-inch hole at the opposite end post position. It important to set the end posts first, as they will help keep the rest of the posts and fence line straight.
- 3). Mix some quick-drying cement with water in a wheel barrow. Combine the mix with the required amount of water as noted in the directions on the packaging. You will need approximately one 10-lb. bag of quick-drying cement for every 2 fence posts.
- 4). Fill one of the holes with enough cement until it is 3 inches from the top of the hole. Place one of the fence posts directly in the center of the hole. Use a level to make sure the post is straight. Fill in the rest of the hole with loose dirt. Pack the dirt down with the back of your shovel. Check and make sure the post is still level before continuing.
- 5). Repeat the step above for the other end post. Allow two to three hours for the cement to dry.
- 6). Tie one end of a string or chalk line to one of the end posts. Walk over to the other post with the other end of the string. Pull all of the slack out of the string, and then tie the other end to the post.
- 7). Dig holes at each of the post positions you marked earlier. The holes should all be directly beneath the string.
- 8). Set the remaining fence posts just as you did the two end posts. The outside edge of each fence post should touch the string to ensure they are all in a straight line. Use your level on each post to make sure it is standing completely upright.
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