Common Aluminum Fence Installation Mistakes

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Are you a do-it-yourself expert anxious to get started on an aluminum fence installation? Calm down just a little. While you're likely great at what you do, it's important to proceed with caution when installing a new fence. Installing a new fence takes a great deal of skill and knowledge. If you aren't equipped, the fence could easily fail and introduce several other problems. Property Line Errors When a professional installer arrives, they don't simply get right to work installing the fence.

8 March 2017

Four Tips To Consider If You Want Concrete Under Your New Deck

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If you're putting in a new deck, you may want to add concrete underneath it. Depending on the height of your deck, the concrete slab can serve as a ground floor patio under the deck, or it can provide a stable spot to store items without worrying about mud or dirt. If you are building a deck over an existing slab of concrete, you can even anchor the deck directly to the concrete.

1 February 2017

4 Categories of Essential Roofing Supplies

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Depending on the nature of your DIY roofing project, there are several different tools that you may find a need for. Roofing supplies can generally be divided into four categories based on how they are used when working on a roof. Here is an overview of commonly used roofing supplies to help you find the right tool for the project at hand. General Tools Many of the basic tools that any DIY-oriented homeowner will have in their toolbox will also come in handy for roof repairs.

17 November 2016

3 Simple Deer Fence Enhancements That May Prevent Deer From Attempting To Jump Over Or Run Through

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Although seeing a deer can be exciting, seeing a deer in your garden can be devastating news for you if you are a gardener and spend a significant amount of time caring for your crops. Erecting a fence may not be enough to deter deer from trying to get into your yard, especially when you consider the fact that white-tailed deer can jump up to 15 feet high. If you find that some deer are making it past the fence you have erected, here are 3 simple enhancements you can do to your fence that might change their minds the next time around.

26 September 2016

Daycare Owners: 4 Automatic-Gate Features to Help Increase Security and Safety

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Running a daycare involves the responsibility of caring for small children. Having proper safety and access measures in place is an ideal way to protect children and reassure parents. One of the biggest areas of safety that daycare owners should be concerned about is the point of entry. Instead of just allowing anyone to pull up to the daycare, you can increase the safety and access control by installing an automatic gate.

16 September 2016

Fencing Considerations For Creating An Authentic Historical Garden

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If you're hoping to recreate a period authentic garden to match your historic home, there are plenty of variables to consider. For example, brick patios and rose bushes are common in English country or Victorian gardens, while manicured shrubs are more common for tudor-style homes. One of the key components of your garden is choosing the right type of fencing. The best fencing type for period gardens depends on your home's style and what your personal needs are.

15 September 2016

Have a Backyard Slope? Aluminum Fencing Options to Keep Dogs in the Yard

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A number of families install aluminum fencing to help keep dogs contained and to prevent them from easily running away. If your backyard is sloped, then this can be more of a challenge. By hiring the services of a fence contractor, you can choose a variety of aluminum fencing options that add style to your backyard area and provide protection for your dog. One of the biggest ways to help with this is by eliminating the gaps that can occur on fencing slopes.

13 September 2016