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When Is Your Fence Covered by Your Home Insurance? 

As a homeowner, you know that sometimes the worst happens. Forces like severe weather, car accidents, damaged trees, and people with criminal intent can spell disaster for your property. That’s what your home insurance is for– but what about your fence? That vital but often overlooked part of your property is not immune from damage.…
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I Need a Security Fence. Where Do I Start?

These days, security seems to be top-of-mind for most homeowners. That’s for good reason: a burglary occurs every 30 seconds in the U.S. Home invasion is an even bigger worry this time of year: the majority of break-ins happen in the summer. A security fence is one way to keep intruders out while gaining some…
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How to Care for Your Aluminum Fence

Still trying to choose a property fence? The gateway to your property says a lot about you: it shows off your style to friends and neighbors, and warns would-be intruders to stay out. If you’re looking for a sturdy, low maintenance option that will likely never go out of style, aluminum might just be your…
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Your Summer Guide to Wooden Fence Maintenance

When it comes to fencing in your property, it doesn’t get much more classic than a wooden fence. Isn’t the picket fence what we visualize as a symbol of the American dream? And doesn’t the sight of sparse, black fence posts take you right back to Kentucky horse country? Wood is an excellent fencing option…
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What’s the Best Fence Type for Your Pool? Here are 7 Options.

Summer is here! In Kentucky, summer means long days, barbecues, no school, and if you’re a pool owner, days by the water. Chances are, you’ve been waiting all year to uncover your pool and let the fun begin. However, as a pool owner, there are also some hazards you should constantly watch out for– maintenance…
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What Are the Advantages of Aluminum Fencing?

Aluminum may be the most common material in the Earth’s crust—but did you know that it used to be more precious than gold? Once valued for its brilliant color and luster, aluminum was a prized metal back in the 19th century. Today, aluminum may have lost its status as a precious metal, but it still offers great…
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This Is How to Effectively Clean a Chain Link Fence

Although a chain link requires little maintenance, you must still properly care for your fence to ensure it lasts years to come. Any type of fence can become dirty, stained, or rusted over time. This is why it’s important to understand how to care for a fence. The steps to keep it well-maintained are so…
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A Brief Guide to Ornamental Fences

Are you fencing your pool in or placing a fence around your property? Have you considered an ornamental fence? These beautiful, durable fences are crafted from aluminum, or steel and offer a wide range of styles. Whether you’re looking for a decorative fence or a simple fence, ornamental fences can do it all. If you’re…
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5 Unexpected Benefits of Vinyl Fences

If you’re one of the 65.8% of Americans who own residential property, you likely are always on the lookout for home renovations that can enhance your home. While interior remodeling is always a good choice, you need to keep your home exterior looking sharp, too. Having an attractive exterior ensures that people see you as high-class and…
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5 Advantages of Using a Chain Link Fence

The white picket fence, which has been popular since the 1800s, is no longer the only type of fence that you have to choose from. For a homeowner or a property manager that wants to add a fence, the amount of selection today can be overwhelming. With all of the different fencing options available, what makes…
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