When you decide to sell your home, there are a number of things you should consider regarding maintenance, both inside and out. Of course, you will have all of the systems in working order, and you may even decide to paint the walls or replace the carpet. But don’t forget about the exterior of your home. It is the first that people see when they are looking for a new home. What do they see when they look at your house? (more…)
Residential Fences
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Growing Fence-Friendly Vines
Vines are an elegant and classic feature for your outdoor living space. Not only are vines beautiful, but when they grow on fences, they add another element of privacy and intimacy to your backyard. Unfortunately, since vines are resourceful plants, they climb up fencing and can hold on tight, weighing your fence down. Ensuring that you’re planting the right type of vine for your existing fencing will protect the integrity of your structure and provide the right aesthetic for your decor. (more…)
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Can You Install a Fence in the Winter?
Installing a fence is commonplace in the warmer seasons, but winter is actually a great time of year to install a fence! As long as the ground beneath the fence isn’t frozen solid, there is plenty of installation work you can knock out before the snow and ice come. Why is winter such a great time of year to install a fence? (more…)
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Fencing Ideas to Add Curb Appeal To Your Home
There are many areas around your home that you can enhance to increase the curb appeal of your home. You can spruce up the paint, rearrange or add more plants to your garden, or even bring in a decorative water feature. When considering exactly how to enhance the curb appeal of your home, don’t forget about the fencing. Your residential fence is the perfect place to add curb appeal as the possibilities are virtually endless. (more…)
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Choosing The Right Fence For Your Home
Are you in the market for a new fence for your home? With so many options out there, it can be hard to know which kind is the right one for you, especially when you have a family or pets to consider. Before choosing a residential fence, ask yourself these essential questions about the primary purpose of your fence, and who will be using your yard. (more…)
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4 Styles of Ornamental Fences
You want to install a new fence, but you’re not looking for just any fence; you want something with style and function. You want security, privacy, and elegance. An ornamental fencing option could be the answer that allows you to check off the boxes for all your desires. Increase your property’s value and appeal by installing an ornamental fence that will provide your family or business with all the qualities mentioned above. To get you started, here is a list of some of the options available to you. (more…)
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Benefits of Residential Security Gates
There’s no better way to increase your home’s security than installing a residential security gate. You may have seen other homes with security gates and wondered about getting one yourself, but you probably have several questions, like what are the benefits of installing a residential security gate? Well, when done right, residential security gates increase the curb appeal of your home. Not only do they look great, but security gates also deter burglars and help safeguard your most valuable possessions. With better curb appeal and heightened security comes increased property value. Residential security gates can add as much as five percent to your home’s value. But, it doesn’t just stop there, so today we’ll look at even more benefits that a residential security gate can provide for your home. (more…)
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What Is A Picket Fence?
When we think of a classic American household, mainly people think of a nice home with 2.5 kids, maybe a family dog, and always a white picket fence out front. But have you ever thought about what exactly a picket fence is, where it comes from or why it became so popular for American families? (more…)
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Fence Etiquette: Discussing With Your Neighbors
When installing a new fence, it’s important to remember that you aren’t the only one who the fence will affect. If you have neighbors, they will be just as affected by the fence as you are and will see it every single day. Before installing the fence, it is important to practice good fence etiquette by discussing your plans with your neighbors. (more…)
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Power Washing Your Fence 101
There are many reasons why a homeowner should think about putting up a fence on their property. Fences come in all sorts of materials, and offer a home owner many benefits from having one installed. Fences, for one thing, provide the homeowner with privacy, especially if you want to have some friends or family members over for a backyard barbecue during the summer, and also add curb appeal and value to your property. With this in mind you want to know how to correctly keep your fences looking shiny and new with the help of power washing your fence. (more…)