Unless you have flowers or vines planted against your fence for decoration, the sight of something growing on your fence might alarm you. While some fences are more resistant to certain types of growth than others, virtually all fences can… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘fence maintenance’
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Should I Repair My Fence?
If you’re stuck with the dilemma of repairing versus replacing a fence you may find yourself feeling very torn. Repairs may help fix short-term issues, but over time, repairing your fence over and over again may add up. On the… Read More
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How to Choose the Right Fence for Your Yard
There are many reasons homeowners decide to install new fences for their yards. They usually center on one of the following factors: security, privacy, safety, or curb appeal. Whatever the reason that has brought you to this decision, it’s important… Read More
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How to Choose the Perfect Fence for Your Yard
You may not know it, but homeowners have several different options when it comes to residential fences. Buying a fence can be a daunting task if you aren’t well informed or your don’t know which fence will meet the needs… Read More
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How to Protect Your Fence from Weed Killer Chemicals
They’re lurking in your lawn throughout the spring season. Homeowners distribute them with reckless abandon to keep predators and pests away. Worst of all, they can totally ruin your residential fence. What are we talking about? Weed killer chemicals! If… Read More
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Spring Cleaning is for Fences, Too!
When you’re making your list of spring cleaning tasks, washing the windows, and hosing off the deck, don’t forget your fence! Spring cleaning is a critical part of keeping your fence in great condition and ready for the rains of… Read More
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How to Remove Mold from a Wood Fence
Wood fences are beautiful and classic. Unfortunately, wood fences are also prone to mold, insect infestation, and rotting. Removing mold from your wood fence is not an incredibly difficult process, especially if you’re an experienced DIY-er. Here are our best… Read More
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Prepare Your Fence for Hurricane Season
August through November is hurricane season, and September is its peak! Hurricane Hermine didn’t end up causing too much damage, but who knows what havoc the next hurricane will wreak? Even a regular thunderstorm runs the chance of causing damage… Read More
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The Appeal of Vinyl Fences
Fences come in a wide variety of materials and finishes, which can make choosing the right one for you seem like an insurmountable task. Fencing is available in materials such as wood, iron, bamboo, aluminum, chain link, and vinyl. Vinyl… Read More
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To Paint or To Stain: That is the Question
Now that we are in the swing of summer, many people are taking advantage of the bright summer weather to tackle some important home maintenance projects. The winter and spring can be hard on fences, due to their harsh weather,… Read More
