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(509) 736-3325 Archive for the ‘How-Tos’ CategoryHow to Build a Scarecrow for Your Garden FenceWednesday, October 5th, 2011
Here are some tips on building a scarecrow for your garden fence. (more…) Halloween Fence Installation: How to Transform Your Yard into a CemeterySunday, September 25th, 2011
By substituting inexpensive trellising, salvaged fence materials or PVC pipe for wrought-iron fencing materials, Portland homeowners can create a spooky cemetery scene right in their front yards. Here are some ideas to get you started: How to Grow Pumpkins on Your FenceMonday, September 19th, 2011
However, because pumpkins can be quite heavy, they require a little extra planning in order to be grown on fence materials. Portland fence owners can grow pumpkins on their chain link or cedar fence materials by following the tips listed below. (more…) Using a Home Improvement Loan to Finance Your Deck BuildFriday, July 1st, 2011
Still building a deck costs thousands of dollars, and fitting such an expense into your budget can be tricky in this tight economy. If you’re looking to finance a new deck, one option is to consider a home improvement loan, which can be used to pay for your installation and decking materials. Portland homeowners who are interested in pursuing a home improvement loan can find answers to some of their basic questions here. (more…) How to Prepare Your Yard for a Portland Fence InstallationFriday, June 17th, 2011
However, it doesn’t pay to be hasty when planning a fence installation. Portland yards will need a bit of prep work before the building begins. Before installing any vinyl or cedar fence material, Portland residents should take the following steps to prepare their yards for a fence installation. Tips for Trellising a Chain Link FenceWednesday, June 15th, 2011
Homeowners who choose chain link fencing for its practicality often bemoan the fact that it’s not as attractive as other fence materials. Portland gardeners, however, know the secret to incorporating chain link fence into a landscape and disguising its utilitarian appearance: trellising. How to Discourage Vandals from Tagging Your Portland Fence InstallationMonday, June 13th, 2011
To deter vandals from tagging your fence installation, Portland homeowners can try these techniques for making a fence unattractive to taggers: How to Remove Graffiti from Vinyl FencingFriday, June 10th, 2011
The process of removing graffiti differs depending on your fence materials. For removing spray paint from a vinyl fence installation, Tri-Cities and other Northwest homeowners should follow these steps: How to Remove Graffiti from a Wood Fence InstallationWednesday, June 8th, 2011
According to conservative estimates, tagging has cost residents and the City of Kennewick at least $10,000 in property damage to walls and fence installations. Tri-Cities police have been working to get a handle on the graffiti problem. Check Your Cedar Decking for Safety HazardsTuesday, May 31st, 2011
Last year, at least 12 major deck collapses occurred in the United States, and half of the 40 million decks in the country are in danger of collapse, according to the Home Safety Council. In a Consumer Reports survey, 10 percent of deck owners said they had not checked their decks for structural problems. Nearly 20 percent had never cleaned their decking, and even more hadn’t stained or sealed their cedar decking. |
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For many adults, seeing munchkins run around in costume is the best part of Halloween. One way to attract more trick-or-treaters to your door is to decorate your home in a seasonally appropriate way – and nothing says “Halloween” quite like a graveyard.
Building a deck is a worthwhile investment in your home. Not only can a deck provide you with countless hours of outdoor enjoyment, but when the time comes to sell your house, you can often recover 70 percent or more of the cost of your decking. Portland, Oregon homeowners see an even better 
Early summer is a common time for Northwest homeowners to consider building a new fence installation. Portland spring rains have passed, and the weather has started to warm up, making June a busy time of year for local fencing suppliers.
For vandals, a long expanse of fencing is a blank canvas to be filled – a tempting prospect that taggers seem to have a hard time resisting. Unfortunately, graffiti is an ongoing problem in many Northwest communities, and spray paint can be difficult to remove from your Portland fencing materials.
If you haven’t yet performed a post-winter safety inspection on your cedar decking, now is the time to do so. Winters in the Pacific Northwest can be hard on a cedar deck; Vancouver and Portland are also recovering from an exceptionally rainy spring, which can contribute to mold and rot and eventually cause decks to become unsafe.