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• Doggy-safety: How to stop your dog from jumping the Fence

  • July 28th, 2011
  • Posted in pet care
  • Tags: behavior, Companionship, custom wood, Dog, dog jump the fence, dog jumping the fence, dog lover, Dog Obedience, Dog owners, Dog safe, Doggy, Doggy safety, Doggy-safety: How to stop your dog from jumping the Fence, endangering its life, fence, fence for a dog owner, fence height, fence too short, Fenced, Fenced in, fenced in area, fences, galvanized chain link, Hercules Fence, how to make your dog more obedient, How to stop your dog from jumping the fence, Jump, jump the fence, jump your fence, Jumping, jumping the fence, keep your dog safe, keeping your dog safe, Leaping, leaping the fence, Loneliness, minimum fence height, neighbors complaining, ornamental aluminum, Pets, prevent your dog from escaping, Residential Fencing, run away from home!, Safe, Safety, size of your fence, Steel, Yard

  Are you a dog lover? Are you tired of your dog jumping the fence? Are your neighbors complaining? If your answer is yes to any or all of the above, we are here to help you keep your dog on the right side of the fence!

  It is no secret for dog lovers that one of the biggest fears for a dog owner is to have his or her dog jump the fence. Dog owners fear their beloved and loyal companions will get hurt by leaping the fence, endangering its life, endangering another life, or worse run away from home! If you are not noticing the trend, most of the consequences of your dog jumping the fence are negative outcomes.

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• Using Your Neighbors Fence to Your Advantage

  • July 13th, 2011
  • Posted in backyard management, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Aesthetic value, Backyard, Cover, Cover the fence, Crossvine, Custom, Custom Wood Fence, Design, Dutchmans pipe, Elements, fence, Garden, Hedge, Hercules Fence, Hide your neighbor's fence, Install, Install a fence, Installed, Installed a fence, Jasmine, Metal Fence, Neighbor, Plant a vine, Privacy, Property, Soften the look, Soften the look of the fence, Style, Trellis, Using Your Neighbors Fence to Your Advantage, Wisteria, Wood, wood fence

  If your neighbor has just installed a fence that borders your property and you can’t stand to look at it, do something about it. No, don’t knock it down or vandalize it. Instead, use your neighbor’s fence to your advantage. As this article from WikiHow.com explains, there are several ways that you can tastefully hide your neighbor’s fence or even use it in the design of your own backyard.

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• Etiquette Tips for Owning a Fence

  • July 9th, 2011
  • Posted in Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: best fences, ehow.com, fence etiquette, fence maintenance, fence tips, Hercules Fence, herculesfence.com, high quality fences, home maintenance, home owners association, prevent neighbor disputes, washington d.c

  For home and business owners, owning a fence benefits them in a multitude of ways. Owning a  fence ameliorates safety measures, keeps others from trespassing, defines a yard and even promotes friendlier relations with neighbors.

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• A 4th of July Menu that will Set Your Barbeque Apart From The Crowd

  • June 30th, 2011
  • Posted in Holiday Decoration Ideas
  • Tags: 4th of July Barbecue, 4th of July Barbeque, 4th of July BBQ, 4th of July Cookout, 4th of July Menu, 4th of July recipe, A 4th of July Menu that will Set Your Barbeque Apart From The Crowd, Appetizers, Barbecue, Barbecue Menu, Barbeque, Barbeque Menu, BBQ, BBQ Menu, Benefits, chain link, chain link fencing, chain-link fence, Cheap, commercial fence, Cookout, Cookout Menu, Dessert, fence, fence coating, fence fabric, fence framework, fence installation, fence maintenance, Fence North Carolina, fence stain, fence staining, Fence Virginia, fencing, fencing installation, fencing maintenance, Fencing North Carolina, Fencing Virginia, Fencing Washington DC, Finger Foods, Fourth of July Barbecue, Fourth of July Barbeque, Fourth of July BBQ, Fourth of July Cookout, Fourth of July Menu, Fourth of July Recipe, gate, gates, Main Course, Main Dish, Menu ideas, ornamental fencing, ornamental steel, Recipes, residential fence, Sides, stain, Vinyl, Virginia, Washington DC, wood fencing

  Hamburgers and hotdogs. Been there and done that.

  You want to make food that people will really enjoy. Give your friends and family a reason to pick your barbeque over all of the other 4^th of July feasts taking place this weekend. But how can you put a unique flair on such a traditional day?

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• Effective Fences

  • June 23rd, 2011
  • Posted in Commercial Fencing, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips
  • Tags: Brick Fence, Brick Wall, chain link, chain link fencing, chain-link fence, Cheap, commercial fence, Decorative Fence, Effective Fence, fence, fence coating, fence fabric, fence framework, fence installation, fence maintenance, fence maryland, Fence North Carolina, fence stain, fence staining, Fence Virginia, fences, fencing installation, fencing maintenance, Fencing Maryland, Fencing North Carolina, Fencing Virginia, Fencing Washington DC, Keep Deer out, Keep Dogs in, Maryland, North Carolina, ornamental aluminum, ornamental fencing, ornamental steel, picket fence, privacy fence, Purpose, PVC vinyl, residential fence, security fence, unique fencing ideas, Vinyl, Virginia, Washington DC, wood fencing

  Fence design/style contributes greatly to the overall aesthetic value of your home or place of business. But for the most part, a fences’ appearance is secondary to its overall purpose. After all, most fences are not built as decorations, but rather for a more direct purpose such as security, privacy, to establish borders, or to keep animals in (or out).

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• Decorating Your Backyard Fence

  • June 7th, 2011
  • Posted in backyard management
  • Tags: Barbeque, Benefits, chain link, chain link fencing, chain-link fence, Cheap, commercial fence, Decorating Your Backyard Fence, fence coating, fence fabric, fence framework, fence installation, fence maintenance, fence maryland, Fence North Carolina, fence stain, fence staining, Fence Virginia, fences, fencing, fencing installation, fencing maintenance, Fencing Maryland, Fencing North Carolina, Fencing Virginia, Fencing Washington DC, gate, gates, Hercules Fence, How to, Maryland, North Carolina, ornamental aluminum, ornamental fencing, ornamental steel, picket fence, PVC vinyl, residential fence, security fence, stain, unique fencing ideas, Virginia, Washington DC, wood fencing

  If you are looking for a way to spice up your backyard, look no further. We have the perfect solution for you. You can decorate your backyard fence to add an extra aesthetic touch to your yard. This article from eHow.com explains how you can turn your boring fence into the focal point of your entire backyard.

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• How To Straighten A Bent Chain-Link Fence

  • June 2nd, 2011
  • Posted in Aluminum Fence, Chain Link Fencing, Winter Fence Maintenance Tips
  • Tags: Assortment, Benefits, Bent fence, broken down or decaying fence, Broken fence, chain link, chain link fencing, Chainlink, Cheap, Color, damaged rail, Diamond, disassemble, Durable, Elegant, Expensive, fence, fence boards, fence installation, Fence repair, fencing, Fencing DC, fencing maintenance, Fencing Maryland, Fencing North Carolina, Fencing Virginia, Fencing Washington DC, Galvanized, Hercules Fence, homeowner with the proper tools, How to Repair a Broken Fence, How To Straighten A Bent Chain-Link Fence, Indusrtry, Low cost, Low-coast, Luxurious, metal T-brace, Pattern, Plastic, posthole, Price, Privacy, PVC coated, rail needs replacement, Repairing the post, Repairing the rail, Rust, salvageable, Security, simple fence repairs, Slat, Steel, Thermally Bonded, Vinyl, wobbly fence

  If you have a chain-link fence, you know just how durable they can be. But from time to time, for whatever reason, they can become damaged. And nothing looks quite as unsightly as a bent chain-link fence. To make things even worse, a bent section of fencing can completely compromise the integrity of the rest of the fence. But what can you do? You’re no handyman.

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• How To Protect Your Wooden Fence Posts From Rotting

  • May 17th, 2011
  • Posted in Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips, Winter Fence Maintenance Tips, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: Benefits, commercial fence, fence, fence coating, fence fabric, fence framework, fence installation, fence maintenance, Fence maintenance Maryland, Fence Maintenance Virginia, Fence Maintenance Washington DC, fence maryland, Fence North Carolina, Fence post, fence stain, fence staining, Fence Virginia, fences, fencing, fencing installation, Fencing Maryland, Fencing North Carolina, Fencing Virginia, Hercules Fence, How to, How To Protect Your Wooden Fence Posts From Rotting, Maryland, North Carolina, ornamental fencing, picket fence, Protecting your fence, Protecting your wooden fence, residential fence, security fence, stain, unique fencing ideas, Virginia, Washington DC, wood fencing

  Your new wooden fence looks great now, but if you do not properly maintain it, it will not last very long. Sun, wind and especially water can wreak havoc on your fence. But a little preventative maintenance can go a long way to extend the life of your wooden fence.

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• How to Stain Your Wooden Fence

  • May 13th, 2011
  • Posted in Hercules Fence, Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips, Wood Fence Styles, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: Annual stain, Annually stain, Clean fence, Cleaning a fance, Cleaning your fence, Coat of stain, Coating a fence, fence, fence coating, Fence ideas, fence installation, fence maintenance, Fence professionals, fence staining, fences, Fences Maryland, fencing, Fencing Maryland, Hercules Fence, How to, Maintaining your fence, Mainteining a fence, stain, Staining a fence, Staining a wooden fence

  Nothing looks quite as nice as a wooden fence surrounding your yard. A wooden fence adds a certain element of elegance and aesthetic appeal that other fences simply cannot compete with. But whether you have an old fence that needs a little touch up, or you have just had a new fence installed, all wooden fences need to be annually stained. This will not only keep your fence looking its best, but it will also protect your fence from the harsh outdoor weather (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).

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• How to Repair a Broken Fence

  • May 4th, 2011
  • Posted in Residential Fences, Residential Fencing Tips, Winter Fence Maintenance Tips, Wood Fence Styles, Wood Fencing
  • Tags: 2-by-4, 4-by-4, broken down or decaying fence, damaged rail, disassemble, fence, fence boards, fence installation, Fence repair, fencing, Fencing DC, fencing maintenance, Fencing Maryland, Fencing North Carolina, Fencing Virginia, Fencing Washington DC, Hercules Fence, homeowner with the proper tools, How to Repair a Broken Fence, metal T-brace, posthole, rail needs replacement, Repairing the post, Repairing the rail, salvageable, simple fence repairs, wobbly fence

  Nothing can ruin the look of your home quite like a broken down or decaying fence. But there is hope! Fixing that rundown rail or battered board is easier than you may think. Any homeowner with the proper tools can do simple fence repairs. Of course you should leave the bigger jobs to the professionals.

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