The weather isn’t the only reason why the holiday’s may be a good time for you to upgrade your fence. After the chaos concludes, our favorite season begins in the New Year. That’s right, tax season! According to the IRS, tax season officially commences January 21st for the 2018 year. Depending on how your fence […]
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4 Ways to Winterize Your Backyard
The end of summer marks the beginning of a season where it’s important for homeowners to winterize their backyard. The chaos of the holidays can often put this on the back burner, but there are some easy ways in which you can prepare and maintain your yard. This will save time, energy, and money once […]
Why an Electric Fence May Not be The Best Option
You just moved into your new house. You’re excited, ready to unpack and settle in. The house itself is the perfect fit. On top of that, even your backyard is a great space. It’s open and has good shading, you know Buddy will love playing in it, but there’s no fence to make sure he […]
5 Ways to Set Up a Kid Friendly Backyard
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” -Fred Rogers We all know how important play is for children. We also know that creating a space that is safe, secure, and kid friendly is just […]
Getting Your Fence Halloween Ready
Temperatures are cooling (slightly). Palm trees are swaying. Beaches aren’t as crowded and pumpkin flavored items are everywhere. It’s beginning to feel like fall in Florida. And while us, Floridians can’t feel the true effects of the fall season, we can pretend by going all out for one of the best decorating holidays: Halloween. Move […]
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Fence (Part 2)
o What Material Should You Use? If you were thinking about using wood, think again. While the lower initial buy in price of installing a wood fence may be attractive, there is much more to it than meets the eye. Wood fences require immense amounts of upkeep and maintenance to make them last. They need […]
10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Fence Pt. 1
o Why Do You Want it? Having a specific reason for installing a fence is the first and most important step in deciding what type of fence is right for you. If you have pets you’d like to keep in the back yard, a picket fence probably isn’t the right choice for you. If you […]
How to Identify When Your Fence Is (or Isn’t) Covered by Your Insurance Company
Being a homeowner, it is important to know what your insurance will cover when it comes to the damage that Florida’s yearlong “rainy season” can sometimes bring on. Most homeowners’ insurance will cover damage to fences surrounding your property, but it’s the details of the damage where you may find you won’t be covered. For […]
Repair or Replace?
How do you know when it is time to replace your fence? In the short term, repairing your fence is cheaper than completely replacing it but if it keeps needing repairs it might be time to replace it. Wood fences can often be repaired, but there are many cases in which they should be replaced. […]
Hurricanes & Fences
Peak hurricane season in the Atlantic is mid-August through October. “August is when you really start to see an uptick in tropical activity,” according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada. August is known for having destructive storms such as Camille and Katrina. One thing to consider when deciding on a fence for your home, especially […]