You think you know how to visit a lumber yard and get the best deal, but do you really? There is more to buying lumber than pointing at a stack, paying for it and loading it into the truck. Learn how to buy lumber the right way – and save money in the process. Premium, ...
Before you decide on building a fence, do you know what kind of wood is best for the job? Do you know how often you will need to treat the wood to make it last? Do you know whether or not the nails used are weather proof? How about the posts that will be put ...
If you live in the city, chances are good that you’ll need to purchase a fence permit before constructing a new fence or replacing an old one. Fence permits are purchased through the Planning & Zoning department and can cost $25 and up depending on where you live and the length of the fence. Of ...
I grew up on a small farm in rural Missouri. There were nine in my family so growing a large garden was a necessity. As a kid, I took to gardening like I was born there. I loved digging in the dirt and helping my dad grow the biggest tomatoes I’d ever seen. Our tomato ...
Whether you are installing a traditional white picket fence in front of your home or putting up a privacy fence around your property, one of the most vital steps of building a fence is installing the wooden fence posts. More than any other element of your fence, the wooden fence posts are going to be ...
Is your house the “cross-over” point of the entire neighborhood? Do children and adults, alike, tread across your yard to get from points A to B in spite of your multiple requests to walk around your property? Are you tired of small-time litterbugs “accidentally” dropping garbage on your lawn as they pass through? If you ...
Building a fence in your yard can be quite an undertaking. It is not only a physically hard task; it can also be an expensive one. Fencing can cost well into the thousands of dollars for just a small amount. It can be unsightly and it also can hinder the natural crossing of wildlife. You ...
