While we are nearing the end of summer and entering the fall season, there’s still plenty of time to get outside and enjoy your yard. If you have a vinyl fence surrounding your yard, getting it cleaned can make your outdoor landscape more enjoyable while also being more aesthetically pleasing for anyone walking past your house. To clean a vinyl fence properly, there are a few steps you’ll want to take. (more…)
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Determining the Ideal Height for Your Privacy Fence
It can be a tough task trying to decide what height would be ideal for your privacy fence. A lot of factors go into the final decision, and it’s important that you take all factors into consideration before you start your installation. If the height of your privacy fence isn’t thought out carefully, it will either not serve the functions you want it to serve and/, or it will have to be taken down for legal reasons. Here is how you can plan how tall your privacy fence should be. (more…)
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Written and Unwritten Fencing Rules You’ll Want to Know
People have many reasons for installing fences. Sometimes, it can be due to how cost-effective a fence is and how fences help raise property value. Other times, the main incentive is to boost a property’s aesthetic appeal. Some people set up fences for protective reasons, such as keeping intruders away from the property. Whatever the reason may be, before anything else, you need to have the fence installed. When preparing for the installation, though, there are certain written and unwritten fencing rules you’ll want to follow. Here are the fencing rules you should follow before you begin your installation. (more…)
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Features You Might Want to Protect Behind a Privacy Fence Screen
Getting a little privacy in your yard is great. Even when you have pleasant neighbors and live in a safe area, it’s sometimes just nice to get away from it all. This is why having a privacy fence can be a great idea, or you could get a privacy fence screen if you aren’t interested in getting an entire privacy fence set up.
Some areas will benefit from these screens more than others would, and there are certain property features that might be worth protecting with a screen. Here are features you should consider protecting with a privacy fence screen. (more…)
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Getting a Good Deal on Your Fencing
If you’re going to get a high-quality fence, it will usually cost a pretty penny. Some people try to save money by doing DIY fence installations. The problem with DIY projects is that they’re more prone to running into mistakes, which ultimately cost more money to fix. To get a fence installed as cost-effectively as possible, you want to consider every variable before the installation begins. Here is what you should consider when you’re trying to get a good deal for your fencing. (more…)
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Reasons a Fencing Installation Might Not Go Well
If you want to make a strong upgrade to your property, fences are a great way to go. You could be refining one that you already have, or it could be an entirely new fence. Either way, you’re sure to get a lot of value out of it with proper care. Before you can enjoy the fence, however, you first have to get it set up, and there are a few ways a fencing installation can go wrong. Find out about potential problems during a fencing installation so you’ll know how to avoid them. (more…)
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Privacy Slats for Chain-Link Fences: What You Need to Know
Chain-link fences aren’t exactly known for their privacy. If you have one of these fences yourself, you likely know this already. You should be able to enjoy your yard without the concern of people leering through your fence. Fortunately, this can be accomplished if you invest in privacy slats for your fence. Before you do, though, there are a few things you should know about them. Make sure you have an understanding of privacy slats before you purchase them. (more…)
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Spring Cleaning Suggestions We Have For Your Fencing
We’re getting to that time of year once again: spring cleaning. When you think of spring cleaning, you may be thinking about things you can do inside of your house. However, don’t forget about your outdoor landscape. One part of your outdoor landscape that could benefit from spring cleaning is your fencing. So, where do you start with cleaning? Here are some suggestions we have on how you can clean your fencing to prepare for spring. (more…)
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Fencing Risks That Can Lead to Escapes From Your Dogs
When you have a fence around your yard, it gives you the freedom to let your dog out and get some fresh air. Or so you might think. While many fences can keep dogs safely in your yard, others might not be as capable of containing your pet. Fences that have significant damage are easier to bypass, meaning dogs have an easier time escaping and getting into danger. Here are some problems fencing can have that can lead to dogs escaping your yard. (more…)
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Cheap Fences Homeowners Can Install to Save Money
Many homeowners are already aware of the many perks fencing can provide. Whether you want more security or you want to make your house look better, there will always be a fence style for you. But what fences work best on a budget? Learn about some of the cheaper options you have for fences you can build around your home. (more…)