Music and fences have a long-term love affair
Before we get started with our subject today, we want to take a moment to remind you about our past blogs. There is a range of blogs here – from highly practical to more entertaining. Check them out. Back to the regularly scheduled blog. So recently I was traveling in Central Oregon – just west of […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Fence Laws, Permits & Property Lines in Oregon
Building a fence requires homework. You can’t just go shopping for materials and start digging and hammering away. Did you consider local codes? For example, how tall will your fence be? Depending on your answer, you may need a permit from the local government. And when it comes to fence codes, one size does NOT […]
Fences and our National Consciousness
The white picket fence has a place in our American story as a symbol of our shared dream of owning a home. The classic saying goes something like this: “I want to own a nice home with a two-car garage, nice cars, and a white picket fence.” This version may differ from the one you […]
Planning your Fence is the First Step!
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT KIND OF FENCE I WANT TO INVEST IN? The table below will help you answer this question. Be sure to consider all of the things you want your fence to do to avoid disappointment! Purpose of Fence Fencing Material Choices Best Choice Reason Boundary Marking Wood Vinyl Wrought Iron Steel […]
Fire Happens – Plan for it!
In case you missed it, May 1 was National Fire Preparedness Day. It happens every year. In the past 20 years, there has been considerable progress made by communities across the USA in preparing for wildfires, but there is much work still to be done. This is where Firewise Communities USA comes in. Firewise Communities is […]
A Sad Story about a Wood Fence
My wood fence is two years old. It is gray now, and some of the corners at the bottom and the dog ears at the top are warping. Screws are “crying” stains on the face of the boards. Sad…so I went research deep, and my friend Google told me wood fence owners refurbish every 2-3 […]
Four Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make When Building A Fence
1. Choose the wrong materials What is the purpose of your fence? Keep animals safe? Make your property more secure? More private? The purpose of your fence essentially dictates your choice for materials. If it’s keeping animals safe, then wood, cyclone, wrought iron, or steel privacy fencing can work. But consider other purposes: Do you […]
Prevent the dreaded fence faux pas!
etiquette – noun – The customary code of polite behavior in society (and really handy when you are sharing a fence with the neighbor!) Yes, there is such a thing as good “fence etiquette”. For example, it is considered good etiquette to talk with neighbors before putting up a boundary fence – this is essentially […]
Is your property prepped for wildfire?
Many structures are lost to fire from fires that start off the property – here are ideas on how to get better prepared. The summer 2020 Oregon wildfires were devastating. The Lionshead, Beachie Creek, Holiday Farm, Riverside, Archie Creek, and Slater wildfires ravaged over 1.2 million acres in 2020. The fires killed 11 people and […]
TO DIY OR NOT TO DIY, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Are you considering DIY for your fencing project? Before you move forward, consider a few important facts. Putting up any kind of fence requires a specific set of skills– do you have them? It takes real skills to put up a fence that will last. No matter what materials you are using, achieving square, plum, […]