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…)
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Protect Your Residential Fence with Proper Limb Trimming
You made a large investment in your family’s security and home value when you installed a residential fence, but are you doing everything that you can to protect your investment? It’s always tempting to take on landscaping and maintenance projects on your own or with your son’s help, but unskilled lackadaisical tree limb trimming can be bad news for your residential fence. Here are some ways to ensure that you or your professional contractor is trimming limbs properly. (more…)
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Fantastic Front Yard Fence Ideas
When we talk about residential fences on this blog, we often assume we’re enclosing a backyard, whether it’s for pool safety, keeping your dogs contained, or simply enjoying some privacy. Anyway, whatever the reason, backyards are certainly not the only place for one of our fences. A front yard fence has plenty of applications, both functional and aesthetic. Let’s explore, shall we? (more…)
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How to Deal with Neighbors When Installing a New Fence
So, you’ve decided to install a new fence? Congratulations! But hold on a second there, partner. There are a few things to be taken into account before we start your fence installation project. One of those things, if you couldn’t tell by the title, is your neighbors. There are various neighborly etiquette practices to take into account when installing a fence to avoid disputes or hurt feelings. Things like… (more…)
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Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Residential Fence?
We’ve written recently about sprucing up your fence for spring, but residential fences are not forever, even despite great maintenance practices. Eventually, it will be time to say goodbye to your old residential fence to make way for a new one. Here are some signs that you and your fence might be approaching the end of your time together. (more…)
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Pre-Fence Installation Checklist
Spring is coming before long, and many homeowners around the Mid-Atlantic region are itching to get out and start doing some yard work and home improvement projects — once it warms up, that is. Some home improvement will be done solo, while others might require the help of professional contractors. You know what we’re getting at — fence installation! If you’re looking to get a residential fence installed in your yard soon to enjoy during the warm months, here are some things to make sure you’ve taken care of before you have a fence contractor come in for residential fence installation. (more…)
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Why You Should Spruce Up Your Residential Fence Before Selling Your Home
Residential fences provide a number of benefits, ranging from security to aesthetics. These are characteristics that might entice potential homebuyers, but not if the fence providing them is clearly old and decrepit. Think about it from the other side of the coin — if you were out in the market for a new home (which you likely are, if you’re selling your current home), you’d want it to look all nice and new, well loved, and well maintained. Give buyers a reason to put in an offer, and make that reason your residential fence. (more…)
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Tips for Old Fence Removal
Is your old fence starting to rot, fall apart, or just generally look like more of a mess than an attractive addition to your home? In that case, it might be time to replace it with the perfect fence, professionally constructed and installed by Hercules. But before you can take that step, you’ll have to take down that old, dilapidated one first. If you don’t have the time or energy, confidence or resources to do take on that DIY construction project, your local Hercules location does offer fence removal services as well as installation. However, if you’re feeling confident enough to take on some DIY construction, then follow these tips before you grab your gloves and hammer. (more…)
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How to Care: Wood Fencing
A wood fence is a great way to provide your yard with an added level of privacy and security while helping to also add an aesthetic appeal to your property. After you have spent the time to determine that a wood fence is what you want, and spending the money to have a wood fence installed on your property, you want to ensure that your wood fence is going to last on your property. If you fail to care for your wood fence properly, you could be left with a damaged fence that will cost you more money than you originally anticipated.
So how can you care for your wood fence?
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PVC or Chain Link: Which to Choose
When you are homeowner, you are constantly making decisions regarding your home. From the type of siding installed on your home to the type of flowers planted in your garden to the fence you have surrounding your property, your life is filled with decisions surrounding your home. When it comes to choosing your new fence style, you are handed several options. As you begin to weight the pros and cons of all options, you could find yourself left with two choices: PVC vinyl or chain link.
In order to make your decision about your new residential fence, ask yourself three important questions.