I’m often asked by clients if they would be better off with a fence or a hedge to surround their garden. There are pros and cons to each. Here are…
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Using wooden pallets is an inexpensive and easy way to create an attractive picket fence for your yard. This is also a great great recycled-items project.
Pallets are 4-foot pieces of wood joined together in to a box, usually in two layers with another piece of wood holding them apart. They are used to put building…
Fences make good neighbors, as the saying goes. Fences help define your property and provide privacy, depending on the type of fence you build. An upright palisade fence, also called…
Paint provides outdoor structures with protection against the elements. Fences, in particular, need a protective coat of paint every 2 to 3 years. They’re usually built away from other structures…
Wooden fence posts take abuse from rain, snow, hail and the sun. All of the effects from the elements can gradually deteriorate wood, causing rotting. According to Old and Sold,…
Posts sit deep in the ground and in typical installations are secured with concrete. However, post spikes provide an alternative method of installation that also requires less labor. Simply pound…
Replacing the damaged post is cheaper and easier than replacing a fence. There is no need to replace a whole fence if a few posts are damaged. Whether the post is…
Fences act as a way to protect your home and yard from the elements. They protect both of them from unwanted intruders such as stray animals or someone looking to…
Larchlap fencing is a popular and traditional choice for garden privacy. This kind of fencing is similar to the Closeboard, but is not as robust and long-lived, however larchlap fencing…