Installing your own wood privacy fence can be a pretty straightforward job. With just a few basic tools and a free weekend (or two) you’ll save some money and have bragging rights with your buddies about whose fence is better looking. Not a bad deal. But how deep should you dig wood fence posts to [...]
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Handy homeowners will save some money installing their own backyard fence. But the trickier steps of construction may be an intimidating challenge for some. How do you know when to call in the pros for help? The structural stability and the overall appearance of the fence are dependent on the installation procedure. When the proper [...]
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Many people are watching the snow melt away with eager minds. They have an outdoor project on the back burner and it’s almost time to begin. But when can you start to build that fence or deck in the spring? What signs should you be looking for and when should you keep waiting? There are [...]
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Last winter was tough on fences everywhere. Maybe your wood fence is leaning or the sections are beginning to bend and crack. If your fence posts have shifted up or to the side, it’s likely a result of frost heaving the concrete around the post. A lot of homeowners find this a particular problem with [...]
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