Wood fencing has been a staple for many people’s homes for decades. It can boost your home’s appearance, improve the security you have around your house, and even potentially raise the resale value of your home if you go to sell it one day. Even so, wood fences can sometimes be given a bad reputation, and this stems from a few myths that pop up regarding them. Here are wood fencing myths that you might hear. (more…)
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Keeping Your Fencing Protected Against Snow
We’re in the middle of March, meaning that we’re just about ready to start the spring season. Perhaps, however, you’re experiencing some last-minute snow before the winter season wraps itself up. If you have a fence around your yard, this snow can prove to be problematic. It’s important to keep your fencing protected against snow so that you can continue to get as much use out of it as possible in the future. Here’s what you need to do so your fencing is safe against snow. (more…)
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Reasons to Get a Privacy Fence
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home, one way you can do this is by getting a new privacy fence installed. The installation process is fairly simple, and there are many benefits that come with installing one on your property. So, what exactly are the perks you get with privacy fencing? Let’s go over why getting a privacy fence can be a good idea. (more…)
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Pests That Can Damage a Wooden Fence
Many fences that people use for their yards are made out of wood. They provide a traditional look for people’s landscapes, which is what makes wooden fences a timeless classic that will stay popular for a long time to come. Unfortunately, wooden fences are vulnerable to a few different types of pests, and these critters can cause unwanted damage to your fencing if you’re not careful. Here are some of the pests that can cause harm to your wooden fence. (more…)
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How Your Fencing is Damaged by Winter Weather
The winter season is still in full motion, and the cold weather this season brings can present you with some challenges. One of these challenges involves applying pressure to your home’s fence, causing it to sustain damage throughout the season, but how exactly does your fence get damaged during this time? Today, we’ll be looking at ways the winter weather can cause damage to your fencing. (more…)
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Causes of Fence Sagging
It’s likely that you’ve seen a yard that has a sagging fence at some point in your life. When a fence leans to one side, it makes your yard look less appealing. There are many reasons your fence could lean, and knowing the causes can help you prevent this problem in your own yard. Let’s take some time to go over potential causes of fence sagging. (more…)
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Reasons Your Dog Might Jump Over Your Dog Fence
If you’re a dog owner, it’s nice to have your dog get fresh air while they hang out in your yard. A fear you might have, though, is that they might jump over your fence. Once your dog jumps the fence, it can be hard to get them back, and that’s what makes it such a serious concern for dog owners. That’s why it’s important to know why they might jump over your dog fence because you could possibly find a way to prevent the problem. Here are reasons your dog could try to jump over your dog fence. (more…)
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How to Get Your Fencing Ready for the Holiday Season
Halloween and Thanksgiving are now behind us, but there’s still time to be festive since the winter holiday season is only just beginning. If you want to show your holiday spirit, one way you can do this is by decorating your fence. Today, we’ll be showing you ways that you can decorate your fencing for the winter holidays. (more…)
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Why Fence Lighting is Good to Have
If you have a fence around your yard, you have a wonderful feature that adds privacy to your home while also providing your house with extra curb appeal. Perhaps, however, you’ve been looking for ways to enhance your fence. One way to do this is by installing fence lighting. If you don’t have any fence lighting right now, here are reasons it could be a nice idea. (more…)
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Fence Decorations You Can Try for the Fall/Halloween Season
Fall is a wonderful time of year. The weather becomes more mild and pleasant, the leaves change color, and it’s a season filled with all sorts of festive holidays. One of these holidays, Halloween, is arriving very soon, and it’s possible that you’ve been thinking of ways to get festive for the occasion. One way you can prepare your property for Halloween is to put decorations on (or around) your fence, but what decorations should you pick? Here are fence decorations you should think about trying this Halloween. (more…)