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Fences

Advice on buying, building, fixing, and maintaining fences, including woven and barbed wire, chain-link fence, electric fence, board fence, vinyl fence, and more.

Fences Ideas

Fencing tips and tricks
Vinyl fencing
Hanging a fence gate

Always Thinking Of Others

My mother, Marge, is an eleven year stroke survivor, a widow, on a fixed income and still doing all she can for...

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Fence Stories

split rail fence
Building a split-rail fence
If you'd like to add nostalgia to your property, consider...
composite fencing
Composite fencing
Get the look and feel of wood without a lot of maintenance.
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Wildlife friendly fencing
Before installation, start by assessing all your needs
Stone wall construction
Add permanence and beauty to your landscape with a stone wall. -- By...
Electric fence a valuable investment
Whether attempting to keep goats in or deer out, nothing works as...
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Fencing Video: Fencing for animals

Fence Maintenance

Caring for a picket fence
If the picket fencing is made of wood, expect some maintenance from...
How to fix a sagging gate
Living the Country Life Radio Program with Betsy Freese
Electric fence basics
If you're having issues keeping your livestock penned in, it...
12 farmer fence fixes
Nobody knows more about fixing fences than farmers! These reader tips...
12 reasons electric fences fail
Electric fencing may be the most important tool a livestock producer...
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Fencing Video: Snow Fencing

Latest Blogs

First year on the job
Betsy's Backyard |
6/18/13 | 3:15 PM
"I dare you to put that on your blog." Okay, here it is. Keep in mind, it was...read more
Peach-graham crisp
Lisa's Kitchen |
6/18/13 | 12:00 PM
My husband and our oldest son, Jake, LOVE peaches. I was feeling extra nice the other...read more