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6 Outdoor Upgrades to Boost Your Property Value
Many potential home buyers judge a house before they even step into it. A shabby exterior leads to an unfavorable snap decision that even a stunning interior might struggle to alter. Sprucing up the exterior of a home doesn’t just improve curb appeal. It also has the potential to add value to the property—a win-win …
November 22, 2021
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Your Guide to Silt Fencing
Northwest Fence And IronYour Guide to Silt Fencing Silt fencing is an essential part of most construction projects. If you are amid a construction project near any waterways or are looking to avoid soil and mud plugging up your drains and spilling onto the roads, then a silt fence is exactly what you need. Here …
October 27, 2021
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What Is Proper Fence Etiquette?
Purchasing a beautiful new fence for your yard is one of the easiest ways to add some much-needed privacy, protection, and curb appeal to your home. But before getting started with setting up your new fence, it is important to be mindful of how the planning, installation, and maintenance of the fence will affect the …
September 16, 2021
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Fencing Options for Your Rental Property
Fences serve numerous functions to a rental property. They can provide security for your tenants, boost the curb appeal, provide privacy and prevent the kids and pets of your tenants from wandering far from home. Most importantly, fencing your rental property can add more value to it. If you are planning to install a fence around …
August 25, 2021
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NORTWEST FENCE & IRON EASIEST WAYS TO KEEP UNWANTED ANIMALS OUT OF YOUR YARD
Protect Your Property From Animal Intruders You take pride in your home’s appearance, and that extends to your yard. Whether you take care of your property on your own or pay someone else to do it, it’s frustrating when animal intruders destroy or make a mess of your grass, plants, and shrubs. Learn which wildlife …
August 10, 2021
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Two Best Alternatives To Chain Link Fences
Chain link fences are by far one of the most popular fencing options on the market today. Although chain link fences come with a variety of benefits, they might not be the most optimal fence for your yard’s needs. This article explores the best alternatives to chain link fences. Chain link fences are known for these …
June 2, 2021
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The Best Fencing For Security & Privacy
Whether it’s in an urban, rural, or suburban community, adding a fence around the perimeter of a yard offers incredible benefits to a homeowners life. Fences can improve the appearance of a home, increase the resale price of a home, and most importantly: to add security and privacy to a yard. 4 Ways That Fences Can …
May 4, 2021
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Are Metal Fences a Better Value Than Wooden Fences?
As with anything you purchase, the value you assign to it will depend on a multitude of factors. How much you need to spend at the outset versus how much time and effort you’ll need to maintain a fence should be one thing to consider when you’re deciding on which material to invest in. You’ll …
February 26, 2021
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How to Maintain a Wrought-Iron Fence
Wrought-iron fencing is timeless in its beauty and versatility. And although iron fencing that’s manufactured from galvanized steel with an added protective powder coating has exceptional durability, you still have to take steps to maintain it properly. Find out how the galvanizing and powder-coating process works to protect metal and learn the proper way to …
February 1, 2021
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For Pool Safety, Install a Fence!
As summer warms up, you might be cooling down with a daily dip in your pool. But if you have kids or pets, an unsecured pool in your backyard could be an accident–or worse–waiting to happen. One of the most effective ways to prevent drownings is to secure your pool with a perimeter fence. As …
May 28, 2020
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What to Ask Your Contractor Before Installing a Fence
A lot goes into installing a new fence, and your fencing contractor is there to guide you through every step of the process. At least…they should be there to guide you through every step of the process. Before you press the “launch” button on hiring a contractor to install your new fence, ask these questions to get …
February 25, 2020
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What’s the Best Type of Wooden Fence for You?
Ah, the classic wooden fence. Easy to install, affordable, versatile, and sturdy, it’s been a go-to option for centuries. If you’re considering a wooden fence for your backyard, front yard or garden, here’s why this fencing favorite might work for you. Why Wood? It’s affordable. Depending on the style of the fence you choose, wood is one of …
September 3, 2019