[header] How to install a privacy fence [title] Check neighborhood rules. [step] Before building a fence, it will be important to determine if you are allowed to build a fence at all. Building one in an unapproved way can get you a fine and require you to tear the whole thing down. 
Before building, check what your local neighborhood rules or homeowner's association rules are regarding fences. [substeps] If the fence will be built on a shared property line, then try talking with your neighbor to find out if they'd be willing to share the cost of the fence with you.