Resolve NOT to do these 3 Things to Your Fence and Deck in 2013
A fresh year and a fresh new you! That’s what the whole world seems to scream in January, when the year is still a mere babe and everyone you know is setting resolutions. Now, we’re not here to...
View ArticleFencing and Decking for Multigenerational Homes
More and more families are sharing their homes across generations. Census data reveals a 10 percent increase in the number of multigenerational households since 2007. The tough economy has played a...
View ArticleWinter Landscaping to Enhance any Fence Installation
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can be a drab time. One way to make your yard more interesting during this drizzly season is to add a few new plants. Below, we offer tips for planting along your fence,...
View ArticleShow Your Cedar Fence Some Love this February
You may think summer is the only season for maintenance of your wood fence installation, Beaverton and Portland residents. Yet the truth is that your fence benefits from mid-winter TLC as well. Indeed,...
View ArticleFencing Techniques for Increasing Privacy
When homeowners think about how to achieve privacy in their yards, they inevitably think of adding a fence. Certainly, the construction of a privacy fence is the most straightforward way to boost...
View ArticleFence Installation: Tools You’ll Need in Honor of National Worship of Tools Day
Did you know there’s a special day just for celebrating the tools we use for everything from plumbing repairs to fence installation? Vancouver to Virginia, DIY enthusiasts celebrate National Worship of...
View ArticleHow to Inspect and Fix Farm Fencing
On a farm, fences serve many important purposes. Indeed, livestock farming is nearly impossible without plenty of sturdy fencing. Farm fencing keeps animals where they belong while also protecting them...
View ArticleWhy Spring is the Best Time to Clean Cedar Decking or Fencing
You spring clean every nook and cranny in your home, but what about your outdoor living area? If your cedar decking and fencing is looking dingy, cleaning is the best way to recover its original...
View ArticleFrom Cleaning your Cedar Deck to Gardening We Have Your Spring DIY List...
Is your outdoor living space ready for spring? Here in the Pacific Northwest, spring and summer seem to fly by, and before you know it, winter rolls back around. Make the most of the sunny weather by...
View ArticleHow to Properly Paint a Wood Fence
Few sights in life are as uplifting and cheerful as freshly painted or stained cedar fencing. Beaverton and Portland homeowners can stain or paint fences to protect them from the elements. We’ve...
View ArticleColor Your Privacy Fence Happy, From Simulated Stone to Redwood Vinyl
EcoStone PVC fencing The traditional wood privacy fence will always be popular, but today’s homeowners should be aware of their many choices for fence materials. Here at Rick’s Custom Fencing &...
View ArticleProject Spotlight: Salem Crew Creates Picket Fence Charm
In our culture of instant gratification, we’re used to seeing food preparation instructions encouraging us to “Just add water!” Home improvement is rarely this straightforward, but the mantra “Just add...
View ArticleProject Spotlight: Salem Team Gives a Fence Facelift with Kroy Vinyl Fencing
We like to share our favorite fencing and decking projects with our blog readers. In past months we have spotlighted a vineyard’s new Azek decking, a facelift for a cedar deck in Oregon City, and a...
View ArticleTop 5 Questions to Ask your Fencing Contractor
During our thirty-three years in business, we’ve spent plenty of time thinking about how customers can vet the best fencing contractors. Typically, it’s wise to get three quotes from three different...
View ArticleFall Fence Protection in Windy Kennewick, Washington
Every area puts its own unique demands on homeowners. In Florida, homeowners must quickly learn how to protect windows against hurricane-level winds, for instance. In heartland states like Kansas,...
View ArticleBuild a Deck to Expand Your Outdoor Living Space [Infographic]
By building a deck, you are off to a great start to expanding your outdoor living space. This infographic details some of the amenities that are in high demand to create the perfect space as well as...
View ArticlePortland Goes Crazy for Halloween Fence Decoration
Halloween is around the corner and it is never too late to add fence decoration. Decorating picket fences in your front yard with spooky décor helps give your neighborhood a festive feel. Turning your...
View ArticleStock Up on Fencing Materials for a Fun Fall Project
There’s something extremely satisfying about completing your own home improvement projects. Stepping back from a freshly painted window frame or de-mossed roof, the DIY aficionado feels a sense of...
View ArticleSalem Homeowners Make Good Neighbors via Fencing
At a population of 155,000 residents, Salem, Oregon is the third largest city in the state. Salem’s name is derived from the Arabic and Hebrew words for peace (Shalom and Salam, respectively). It...
View ArticleGet Inspired: 5 Wood Fence Ideas for 2014
Get Inspired: 5 Wood Fence Ideas for 2014 With a New Year comes new beginnings, and what better way to ring it in than with new fence idea? Make good on your New Year’s resolutions with these five wood...
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