With the Grain » fencing http://panoply.bryceeddings.com Home Improvement Tips and Tricks Mon, 31 May 2010 15:20:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 How to Repair Fencing http://panoply.bryceeddings.com/2010/04/07/how-to-repair-fencing/ http://panoply.bryceeddings.com/2010/04/07/how-to-repair-fencing/#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:03:58 +0000 Jenn Greenleaf http://www.panoplycorp.com/?p=558 When the snow melts, often times there are hidden problems with properties and structures.  For example, did you know your fence was struck by a plow when they were clearing the sidewalk?  Did you realize you caused damage when you hit your fence while snow blowing?  What about all the water damage?  Did you see all of that?

There are lots of issues that tend to arise once the nice weather comes about.  If you’re faced with any of these situations, or others, it’s important to address them immediately.  Here are some links to lead you:

There are a number of excellent DIY resource books in home improvement centers, bookstores, online, and at the library as well.  Be sure to enlist the help of a friend of family member if you discover you need an extra set of hands!  Good luck!

]]> http://panoply.bryceeddings.com/2010/04/07/how-to-repair-fencing/feed/ 0 How to Install Fencing http://panoply.bryceeddings.com/2008/10/20/how-to-install-fencing/ http://panoply.bryceeddings.com/2008/10/20/how-to-install-fencing/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:36:00 +0000 Jenn Greenleaf http://panoplycorp.com/2008/10/20/how-to-install-fencing/ Fence installation can be as simplistic as what’s pictured on the left, or it can be as complex as iron gates.  However you’d like your fence to look and be constructed of depends on:

  • budget

  • space

  • help available

You need to ask yourself if this is a project you believe you can handle on your own, or one that you will need to hire a contractor for.  This will have a huge impact on your overall budget, as well as how much help you’ll need.

Here are some links to help lead you in these decisions:

Even if the project seems relatively small, be sure to plan out the entire process well in advance.  You will also want to prepare for inclement weather, and have a rain date planned.

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