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Chain link fences are common because they are inexpensive, functional, and easy to find. Just because it’s cheap and easily available doesn’t mean chain link is the best fencing material choice for your backyard. While chain link fencing has been around for decades, it has some major drawbacks that should have you considering other fence styles. […]

A vinyl fence can be a stylish, crisp, and practical addition to your yard. Aside from the glossy, modern look of vinyl, the main benefit of this type of fence is that it can withstand more than your average wood fence. Still, if it’s been a few years since you’ve installed it, you may notice […]

For the most part, dogs don’t care much about privacy. They’re happy to go about their business where the whole neighborhood can see, so a privacy fence is not number one on their wishlist. After all, no fence is as exciting as a ball, pizza crust, or pile of leaves. For a dog owner, a […]

The Fence Authority’s Fence Wars series has so far covered two potential conflicts that can arise amongst neighbors due to their fences. Part 1 explored what to do when your yard is surrounded by neighboring fences that conflict with your design goals, and Part 2 discussed how to decide who gets the “good side” if […]

If you live in close proximity to your neighbors, your fences affect them, and their fences affect you. The Fence Authority’s Fence Wars series has been exploring how to make peace when common fence conflicts arise. Part 1 discussed what to do when your yard is surrounded by your neighbors’ fences. Part 2 discusses how […]

Robert Frost wrote that good fences make good neighbors, but it might be more accurate to say good fence etiquette makes good neighbors. When a neighbor’s fence conflicts with your own design goals or infringes on your property lines, it may begin an ongoing struggle with your neighbors over the proper use of your adjoining […]