Residential Fencing Tips

• Tips for Fence Friendly Vines

  • September 16th, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips

  

  Vines look great on any fence, but every type of fence has a few peculiarities to look out for when thinking about adding vines.

  Looking for a way to add some extra charm to your residential fence? Vines might be the perfect way to set your yard apart and get your fence looking even more beautiful! Use these tips to pick vines that will climb your fence, stay in control, and add major curb appeal to your home. The type of fence that you have dictates what vines will work best, so select a type of vine with that in mind. (more…)

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• Do Fence Posts Have to Be Set in Concrete?

  • August 26th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management, Hercules Fence, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips

  

  Setting a fence post in concrete is the best way to make sure your fence stands tall.

  Many people wonder if their fence posts should be set in concrete, and the answer is always yes. Whether you are going the DIY route or having a professional company install them, fence posts should always be set in concrete. In fact, the posts for any structure, whether it’s a trellis, pergola, fence, or deck should be set in concrete.     (more…)

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• Tips for Choosing the Right Residential Fence for Your Dog

  • August 5th, 2016
  • Posted in Hercules Fence, outdoor decoration ideas, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: dog fence, perimeter fence, residential fence

  

  Make sure to keep things like your dog’s breed and temperament in mind when choosing a fence.

  Dog fences are a type of perimeter fence designed to keep dogs within a certain safe area of their property. Dog fences can be used to keep your dog in, other dogs out, or keep people away from pedigree and guard dogs. All of these are considerations, and the type of perimeter fence used should reflect these considerations and more. Here are some more important things to take into consideration when considering installing a dog fence for the benefit of your furry friend. (more…)

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• Do If For the Kids: Child Safe Fences and Gates

  • July 8th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management, Hercules Fence, Pool Fencing, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence, fence maintainence, new fence, privacy fence

  

  Keep these guys safe and where you can see them by inspecting your fence, or replacing it.

  If you have children, or plan on having children and are getting ready to install a new fence at your home, there are some things you should consider. Kids are naturally curious and like to wander, so making sure they don’t escape the yard unattended is a big job. Checking an old fence to make sure it’s safe or knowing what to look for in a new fence will help make your yard a safe place to play. Here are a few things to look for when determining if your fence is up to the job. (more…)

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• Tips for Replacing a Fence Gate

  • June 24th, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence gate repair, gate repair, residential fencing tips

  

  If your gate has seen better days, you may need to replace it.

  Is your fence gate sagging and dragging through the grass? Did you notice your latches or hinges aren’t holding up while performing seasonal maintenance? Gates that aren’t properly attached to their hinge and latch posts aren’t much use to you (and aren’t much of an obstacle to trespassers). Your gate posts should stand up to countless swings and slams. When they turn loose and creaky, it’s time to repair. Here are tips to help you replace your gate and restore your fence’s usefulness. Don’t feel like going at it alone? Hercules Fence is happy to fix or install your gate before it’s too late. (more…)

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• Summertime Fence Maintenance

  • June 3rd, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence care, fence maintenance

   

  

  Proper fence maintenance can help your fence look happy and healthy year-round.

  Maintaining your fence may not be the most enjoyable or obvious task on your list of weekend yard work, but it may be the most important to making sure your investment lasts as long as it should. Different seasons offer different challenges to fence maintenance, and the summer is no exception. Humidity, lawn debris and sudden storms are just a few challenges facing your fence, but proper inspection and maintenance can help your fence last another challenging season. (more…)

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• How to Increase Property Value with Fence Installation

  • May 27th, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Curb Appeal, fence installation, property value, selling your home

  

  Add a new fence to your home before resale to see a nice boost in property value.

  Are you thinking about moving in the fairly near future? You’ll probably be embarking on some little home improvement projects, like repainting the walls, replacing the carpet, and going hardcore clean-mode. A home improvement project that often flies under the radar to increase property value? Fence installation. A new fence can significantly boost your property value before resale. Here’s how: (more…)

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• Fantastic Front Yard Fence Ideas

  • May 5th, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: front yard fence, residential fence

  

  The American Dream: a house, a family, and a front yard fence.

  When we talk about residential fences on this blog, we often assume we’re enclosing a backyard, whether it’s for pool safety, keeping your dogs contained, or simply enjoying some privacy. Anyway, whatever the reason, backyards are certainly not the only place for one of our fences. A front yard fence has plenty of applications, both functional and aesthetic. Let’s explore, shall we? (more…)

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• Stress-Free Fencing With Hercules Fence

  • April 20th, 2016
  • Posted in fence installments, fencing, Hercules Fence, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: fence installation, fencing, stress

  

  Having your fence installed shouldn’t be a stressful situation. With Hercules Fence as your contractor, it isn’t!

  As befits the National Stress Awareness Month, we at Hercules Fence are celebrating all of the peace of mind that your fence installation can provide for you when you choose us as your fencing contractor.  Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, Stress Awareness Month has been observed every April since 1992, and we can’t think of a better way or time to help you reduce your stress. When you take the time to educate yourself about causes and cures for the unprecedented stress in modern daily life, it may help you lead a less stressful life. As luck would have it, fence installation from Hercules Fence won’t cause you stress, and may actually relieve some. Here’s how. (more…)

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• Hercules How-To: Painting a Wooden Fence

  • March 31st, 2016
  • Posted in Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: fence maintenance, painting, staining, wood fence

  

  Take it slow and steady, painting a wooden fence can be easy and fun!

  With spring in the air, folks throughout the Mid-Atlantic are eager to get outside and get started on some home improvement projects to spruce up their homes before the warmer seasons. You’ll want to spend more time outside as the weather gets progressively nicer, and you’ll want to do so in an outdoor living space that is bright, clean, and lively. Looking for a fun and easy way to move toward that goal? Let’s learn about painting a wooden fence. (more…)

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