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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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• How Close is Too Close? Planting Near Your Fence

  • July 1st, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: backyard design, building a garden, fence maintenance

  

  Make sure you plan ahead before planting a garden near your fence

  Planting a garden near your fence can make for a comfortable and beautiful arrangement, but there are a few things to consider. Read our tips for planting near a fence before you start digging and planting. Keeping these tips in mind will help you make the most out of your new garden. (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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• High Security Ornamental Fence: The Best of Both Worlds

  • June 16th, 2016
  • Posted in Hercules Fence
  • Tags: High Security decorative fencing, High Security Fence, ornamental fencing

  

  High security ornamental fences keep you safe, and look good while they do it.

  You’ve decided that you want to increase your property value and protect your home by installing a fence, but what material should you use? While there are many options that will all do the job, high security ornamental fences offer the winning combination of beauty and security. (more…)

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• Best Privacy Fence to Fend Off Nosey Neighbors

  • June 10th, 2016
  • Posted in backyard management

  

  Deciding on wood for your privacy fence gives you plenty of style options.

  Nice weather means more time spent outdoors for you and your family. Enjoying your backyard with loved ones, hanging out by the pool, and perfecting the art of barbecue. But uninvited guests can become a real disturbance, especially when they live next door. Luckily, you can count on the knowledgeable people at Hercules Fence to help you plan out and install the perfect privacy fence for your home. (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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• Commercial Fences For Your Business Image

  • May 18th, 2016
  • Posted in Commercial Fencing, fencing, Hercules Fence
  • Tags: Chain Link Fences, commercial fences, Ornamental Aluminum Fences

  

  Commercial Fencing provided by Hercules Fence will boost your company’s image literally and figuratively.

  It’s Business Image Improvement Month meaning it is time to explore different ways commercial fences can communicate professionalism! Your client’s perception of your company is vitally important to successful sales. Think about it. If your business’s headquarters are drab and rundown, what does this tell your guests? They may get the impression that your business is unprofessional, or apathetic. You want your clients arriving at a neat, organized, and tastefully landscaped establishment. You want them to see that you and your team are hardworking, punctual, and passionate about their jobs. What better way to do so than installing a tasteful commercial fence around your property.

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• Fence Installation Mistakes to Avoid

  • May 13th, 2016
  • Posted in fence installments
  • Tags: fence installation, new fence

  

  Fence installation shouldn’t be such a headache! Avoid trouble with these tips.

  Summer tiiiimmeee and the living is easy…as long as you don’t make any of these fence installation mistakes! Choosing to install a new fence is a great idea — you don’t have to convince us of that. It’s the matter of going about it that can sometimes cause a few wrinkles in the plan. With appropriate planning and decision making, though, it should go off without a hitch. Here are a few common fence installation mistakes to avoid. (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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