Okay, so it’s not technically a true split rail, but it’s a sturdier alternative. This split rail looking fence with wire mesh was a necessity for us since the arrival of two puppies not long ago. The “Dog Whisperer” I am not, and I was clearly delusional in thinking I could have them trained to stay on command by the age of four months. Whether you need to keep puppies in or pests out, this just might be an appealing alternative to the traditional split rail fence. [click to continue…]
Fence
Last time we hit up getting started fence building tips, we talked a bit about the planning, layout, and installation of the posts. Now, we’ll cover the actual framing of the fence, and finishing it off properly. Your new neighbor will need a good finish–since you will be looking at it quite a bit, and an ugly fence is just…ugly. [click to continue…]
Building fences is sweet. It is a relatively simple way to really dress up your yard, and if built high enough insulates you from neighbors, sweeping mountain vistas, and the awkward explanations as you stumble out less than dressed on a Saturday morning to let the dog out. In some regards it makes an outdoor room for your other home improvement plans. Decks, gazebos, grilling areas, outdoor fireplaces, catapults, all of these improvements can be enhanced–and sometimes included with a nice fence. [click to continue…]
