Home security works from a simple premise: bad guys are lazy. Your goal in safeguarding your home and yard is not to build a fortress, but a deterrence: slow down burglars and they will skip your place for easier pickings. The obstacles you put in the path of bad guys around your home need not be […]
With your fence spending all of its time out in the elements, its bound to acquire a little bit of termite damage, eventually. Wood fencing is especially bad about this and it can end up with a ruined fence. But, by watching out for the insects that do the most damage, you can be on […]
In the midst of summer and the fast approaching fall months, most homeowners wish they had a sun room adjoining their homes to enjoy the nice weather in. This enclosed space is an extension of your home and allows you to relax, entertain guests, read a book, or just sit and enjoy beautiful views of your […]
A fence not only outlines the boundaries of your property, it also prevents unwanted intruders (and neighbors) from gaining access to your property. If you have kids and pets, the fence works as a way to keep them safe, away from the roads and traffic. However, you also need to be careful when you are […]
When you purchase a new home with even a modest amount of property, your house may not automatically come with a fence. Homeowners without children or pets do not always feel a need to erect a fence on their property. If you are moving in and you do have children and/or pets, your first thought […]
Most famous fences have a more important purpose than, you know, keeping those crazy kids out of your yard. They provide security, privacy, noise reduction and visual appeal. Did you know that fences have been around for centuries? Well they totally have. Here’s our list of some of the world’s most famous fences and what […]
