When the warm weather hits, your wooden fence may require some seasonal maintenance.
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time for backyard barbecues, splashing around in the pool, and weeding your vegetable garden. However, did you realize that summer is also a critical time to make sure that your wooden fence is in good shape? The intense heat and humidity can damage your wooden fence if you aren’t paying attention. Here are some of our best tips for summer-proofing your wooden fence. (more…)
Your residential fence says a lot about your home and should always be kept beautiful and functional.
While you’ll never need a reason to keep your home’s residential fence clean and functioning, one of the most pragmatic reasons to maintain its beauty and integrity is how much its presentation can instantly increase your home’s value. Even if you aren’t necessarily in the frame of mind to put your home on the market, keeping your residential fence’s integrity up to both code and beauty will always keep your options open. Let’s take a quick look at some of the reasons that you may want to keep that fence reaching its full potential for you and your property. (more…)
Setting a fence post in concrete is the best way to make sure your fence stands tall.
Many people wonder if their fence posts should be set in concrete, and the answer is always yes. Whether you are going the DIY route or having a professional company install them, fence posts should always be set in concrete. In fact, the posts for any structure, whether it’s a trellis, pergola, fence, or deck should be set in concrete. (more…)
Make sure to keep things like your dog’s breed and temperament in mind when choosing a fence.
Dog fences are a type of perimeter fence designed to keep dogs within a certain safe area of their property. Dog fences can be used to keep your dog in, other dogs out, or keep people away from pedigree and guard dogs. All of these are considerations, and the type of perimeter fence used should reflect these considerations and more. Here are some more important things to take into consideration when considering installing a dog fence for the benefit of your furry friend. (more…)
Keep these guys safe and where you can see them by inspecting your fence, or replacing it.
If you have children, or plan on having children and are getting ready to install a new fence at your home, there are some things you should consider. Kids are naturally curious and like to wander, so making sure they don’t escape the yard unattended is a big job. Checking an old fence to make sure it’s safe or knowing what to look for in a new fence will help make your yard a safe place to play. Here are a few things to look for when determining if your fence is up to the job. (more…)
Are you shopping the market for a reliable security fence? It’s possible to get the security you desire while doing your part to protect the environment. You can secure your property and protect the environment with perimeter security solutions from Hercules Fence.
Want to do something fun in your backyard this Halloween? If yes, throw a Halloween party in your backyard for the kids! The cool fall weather makes Halloween a perfect holiday to have a backyard party! Below are some great ideas to make your Halloween backyard party a blast!
Do you love Gardening? If yes, we have 10 great Gardening essential tips for you! Fall is a wonderful time to start preparing your garden for the winter season. These tips will guarantee your greenery will survive the brutal winter nights ahead!
Are you a firefighter? Do you know what to do or what tools to use when you need to escape out of a burning building or need to defeat the structure of a fence, during a fire emergency? If your answer is no, here below we have a list of things you should have in a Bail Out Kit.
Planning on throwing a party in your backyard for fall? We have the top 8 warming hot Cider recipes you can use at your next big backyard party!
It is no secret; cold weather is on the way! It is time to exchange our frozen drinks for warmer but just as delicious ‘Happy Hour’ drinks!
