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What to Look for in a Fencing or Decking Contractor

September 30th, 2010

fence postsYou face a number of decisions when building a fence or deck, including what style you want it to be, what kind of building material to use and how much money to spend. Well, picking the right contractor is just as important. An inexperienced or untalented contractor can waste both your time and your money. Choosing the right one, however, will make any fencing or decking project a real treat.

Here are five things to look for when choosing a contractor:

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How Not to Get Sued by Your Neighbors

July 12th, 2010

good neighbor cedar fenceBuilding a fence is such a simple, common thing to do that many homeowners are appalled when they break ground only to find they’ve opened a Pandora’s box of legal disputes, property quarrels and neighborly vitriol. People pay a lot for homes these days and can become aggressive about defending them.

Fortunately, when armed with the necessary information, homeowners can easily head off most disputes at the pass by keeping the neighbors in mind when planning a new fence build. Common situations that tend to incite disputes with neighbors include: Read the rest of this entry »