Before Painting Your Fence…

Your wood fence is a lovely addition to your home, but from time to time you will have to refinish and repaint it. This not only keeps it looking great, but can prevent damage from insects and rot. How often do you need to be painting your fence? Experts recommend to finish and paint every […]

Comparison of Fencing Materials

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What kind of fence do you want? One that is cheaper, or more durable, or more versatile? Fortunately, you have many options to choose from – we lay them all out, pros and cons included, below. WOOD Pros: Natural appearance Versatile styles Can be finished with stain or paint Looks great with virtually any style […]

Cleaning Your Vinyl Fence

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Many homeowners choose vinyl fences for their property as they are an attractive option that requires much less maintenance than a wooden fence. However, in order to keep the vinyl looking shiny and new, you will have to clean it every once in a while. The material is strong and can handle a variety of […]

What are the Best Materials for Privacy Fences for your Home?

If you’re looking for a privacy fence, then here’s a fact that won’t surprise you: U.S. zoning committee experts have found that 80-90% of the applications for new fences they receive are for stockade-style privacy fences. So is our nation being overcome by a wave of busybody neighbors and peeping Toms? Not quite. Privacy Fences […]

Winter Fencing in Western Michigan

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You may not be thinking about yard or landscaping work in the winter, but it is something to consider! Believe it or not, we do fence installations during the winter months. It generally involves two parts: the installation in the winter, and a second visit in the spring to level out the fence. Because fence […]

Tips for Tearing Down an Old Fence

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If an old fence has been on your property for a long period of time, there are tendencies for some portions of it to be in a bad condition, leaning, or might even be falling down in spots. Most likely, you will want to tear down the fence to replace it with a new one […]

A Fence that Keeps Everyone Happy

Yes, there is such a thing as a “Good Neighbor” fence. If you plan to install a fence, it will certainly affect the neighbors within close vicinity to your property, so it is important to keep them in mind. These fences have a couple benefits: Looks attractive on both sides, rather than having unappealing backboards […]

Why Wooden Gates Sag

When homeowners find themselves with a saggy gate, they must know that there are quite a lot of factors that contribute to the situation. This often creates a frustrating problem that is usually unsightly, doesn’t function properly, and is not so easily fixed most of the times. Here are some factors to consider: Add-On or […]

Cost Comparison: Vinyl vs. Wood Fence

If cost is a deciding factor in what materials you will use for your fence installation, it helps to know how the prices of different materials differ. Two of the most popular fences you see today, wood and vinyl, vary in costs of the material itself, installation, maintenance and replacement. See how they stack up […]

Vinyl Fencing: Low-Maintenance. Strong. Recycled.

There are a number of different fencing options available to homeowners such as, wood, chain link, iron, aluminum, and vinyl.  Each of these materials are suitable for certain homes, environments, and demands.   Vinyl fencing is a very popular fencing option for homeowners who do not seek something very time consuming and who don’t want […]