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Have you decided to install your fence using concrete? Do you wonder how much concrete you will need? There are many things to consider regarding your do-it-yourself (DIY) fence installation and the use of concrete. According to an Angi survey in 2020, 24.7% of people in the United States have attempted a landscaping DIY project, […]

Most people aren’t a fan of bugs. You may already be cringing thinking about their creepy-crawly nature. If you dislike bugs, the most common fence pests will give you the creeps. That’s part of why you’ll want to be on the lookout for them, and get rid of them as early as possible. The last […]

It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: getting home at the end of the day to find their home has been broken into. Maybe even worse, someone could break in during the night while you’re home. There were 307 reported burglaries for every 100,000 people in Minnesota in 2021, so it is a real and understandable concern. […]

All kinds of crazy things can happen when you’re hiring fencing contractors. Maybe you were approached by a very nice man claiming to be a contractor, who happened to see your fence down after a storm. He probably gave you his business card and a cheaper estimate than any other fencing company you spoke to […]

It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare: you open the back door to let your dog outside while you finish eating lunch, and when you open the door and call them back in, there’s no response. You search your yard, but can’t find your dog anywhere. Usually you watch your dog closely in the yard, but […]

You inherited several acres of land from your grandfather after his death and now wonder what to do with it. You know you want to replace the old wooden fence in disrepair, barely marking off the land now declared yours. However, you aren’t sure what type of fence would work best. You think about calling […]

This winter, you stare at the pond in your backyard. You’ve been worried about your children and pets getting too close to the pond, restricting them from going near it. You have gone out of your way to ensure they stay closer to the house, but watching them that closely has been tiring. You want […]

You have a beautiful Minnesota backyard with plenty of sun. Your brand-new outdoor furniture looks stunning, and you can’t wait to try it out with a good book and a pair of sunglasses. However, as soon as you sit down, a large, loud truck rolls down the road in front of your yard, disturbing your […]

It had been a few months since you installed your fence last August, but the Minnesota weather and elements were not kind to it. What was once a pure white fence now had dirt and grime. Caked mud covered the fence panels after the rain and snow. You knew you should have cleaned it, but […]

Congratulations, you just bought your first home! Or maybe you’re in the process of revisiting some old desires for your yard that fell to the wayside thanks to your busy life. Either way, you have your dream home, but there’s one problem: your yard is weird. It’s beautiful, though! You fell in love with the […]