Tag: Fencing

Harness your New Year’s momentum and put your energy to work sprucing up your home and yard. Tackling a DIY lumber project is a great way to freshen up the look of your house without a major remodeling investment. Here are our top ten DIY lumber projects to put on your own 2020 home improvement […]

Though Southern California’s sunny skies seem never-ending, every year brings a few short periods of precipitation during winter. The rains can dampen your home improvement projects – literally and figuratively – so if you’re going to get a head start on exterior lumber projects, December is the month to get cracking. Here are three outdoor projects […]

If you’re thinking of installing a new fence, you’ll need a general idea of how much lumber to order. The difference in quantity – and species – will have a major impact on your budget. Here’s a quick and handy guide to determine how much board fencing you’ll need, so you don’t come up short. […]

When most of us think of a fence, we picture some version of the quintessential “white picket fence.” However, fences are used for more than just a decorative divider between your and your neighbor’s front yards. In this article, we’ll look at the two main types of fencing structures and their purpose, so you can […]

A traditional fence will never truly go “out of style.” The classic white picket fence – once a staple for every home – might not be as popular as in days past, but still enjoys its place in Americana – think of the classic beach cottages of New England or a traditional home in the […]

Install Your Fence Like a Pro Installing a new fence doesn’t always require a professional contractor to get the job done. More complicated fencing – like hardwood fences and mixed material fences – should involve a professional, but if you plan to install a basic fence, it’s a relatively simple DIY procedure – if you […]

Fence Me In Fences are often the first to go when the ground gets saturated and starts moving around, like after a recent rain. You may have noticed your fence doesn’t look quite right after a couple of months of deluge. Fear not. Consider a rainy winter or spring as an opportunity to install a […]

There is a myriad of reasons to build a fence around your yard – privacy, setting the boundaries of your property, keeping your kids and dogs safe, and keeping critters and nosy neighbors out. A home with a fence is classically American, but we’ve come a long way from the traditional white picket fence. Technology, […]

On The Fence As you sit on your back porch looking at your vegetable garden, you realize that once again, it has been ravaged by intruders. Rabbits? Chipmunks? A Chupacabra, perhaps? No matter, the damage is done. You then notice that your dog has decided to roam the neighborhood without permission. Yup, it’s time for […]

Redwood lumber may be the best kept secret around. Whether you’re looking at redwood decking or a patio cover, you will enjoy all that this affordable and beautiful wood has to offer. Read on for a closer look at what you need to know about redwood lumber and how it can benefit you. Resistant All […]