America has a long history of wooden fences, and a house with a white picket fence is a mainstay of the American dream. Many modern people still love both the practicality and tradition of a wood fence, but wood comes in many types. How do you know which types of wood fences are best for…
Once you’ve made the decision to add or replace a fence, you’re probably ready to have it installed yesterday. Our customers always ask the reasonable question, how long will it take to install my new fence? On average, it takes us a few days to install a fence. We know, that’s a vague answer. But…
Sometimes we’ve been accused of liking fences a little too much. But we suspect we’re not alone. How many homeowners out there are proud of their attractive property? And what’s surrounding that beloved property and keeping it safe? A fence, of course.
Leading factors people consider when choosing fence materials include aesthetics, durability and cost. Each type of material will have its advantages and, of course, downsides, too. Let’s look at three leading fence materials to see which might be best for your new fence.
It’s a given that staining your fence helps protect wood from wind, rain and insect damage, and preserves the wood’s natural oils and fibers. This is especially vital for spruce fences, which dry out quickly. You can double the life of a spruce fence with proper staining. It is less critical to stain a cedar…
If you already have an automatic gate opener, you know there’s no going back to parking, getting out in all types of weather and manhandling a probably wet and drippy gate. But you may wonder what’s better for you, electric or solar. Doing your part for the environment is great, but you need a gate…
Both DIYers and many fence-building companies like to avail themselves of convenient prebuilt wood panels. These inexpensive materials are sold at big box stores and lumberyards, usually in eight-foot sections. Contrast this to the much more laborious task of carefully selecting lumber, then attaching it piece by piece with runners and nails. A custom built…
Your once-beautiful fence has become an eyesore. It’s time to hire a contractor to build a new one. But your gorgeous new fence will also benefit your next door neighbor. Surely, she should pitch in half the cost. Or should she? Fences can be a touchy subject with neighbors. And what seems like the obvious…
Your fence was an absolute beauty when it was first installed. But sun, rain and wind make even the strongest fence tired and dull. If you haven’t inspected your fence for a while, go out and take a good look. Is your fence dirty? Did you build it a year ago and are just now…
At Buzz, we like the look of a clean, fresh fence. But every once in a while – especially around Halloween – we get the urge to enhance our fence in a ghoulish way. At the same time, we’re not exactly Martha Stewart. So here are a few quick, easy ways to add some seasonal…