Should you sand your fence before staining?

• <div><p>On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.</p></div>

What additional cost factors should I consider when installing a fence?

• <div><p>In addition to the fence itself, several factors can impact the overall price of putting a fence in. Consider these add-ons and necessary expenses when building your project budget. For example, additional cost factors may include:</p><ul><li><p>Removing your existing fence</p></li><li><p>Land leveling and other site work</p></li><li><p>Tree and stump removal</p></li><li><p>New landscaping</p></li><li><p>Working around underground utilities</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stain-paint-fence-cost.htm">Painting and staining</a></p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What is the best height for a garden fence?

• <div><p>The recommended height for a garden fence depends on its primary purpose. For pest control, the necessary height varies by animal. To keep out small pests like rabbits, a fence should be at least two to three feet tall. If you live in an area with deer, you will need a much taller fence, at least five feet high, to prevent them from jumping over. If the main goal is privacy, the fence should be at least seven feet tall. For purely decorative fences, the height is a matter of personal preference.</p></div>

Q: Can I pull the fence post out with a truck?

• <div><p>While it&rsquo;s possible to remove a fence post with a truck and requires little physical effort, we don&rsquo;t recommend this method. You can potentially hurt others or yourself or damage your property or vehicle attempting to take a fence post out with a truck. Instead, use a farm jack or a pole puller to remove the post.</p></div>

Q: How do I dog-proof my yard?

• <div><p>Check for gaps or weak spots where your dog could escape and seal them. Remove toxic plants, chemicals, and potentially hazardous items. The list includes cocoa bean mulch, which is harmful to pups if ingested.</p><p>It's also essential to provide shade and fresh water. You may want to consider installing a dog-friendly surface on concrete areas like artificial turf. Additionally, regularly inspect for potential hazards, such as sharp objects or broken glass. Most importantly, supervise your dog during outdoor time to ensure their safety.</p></div>

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Last update on September 23, 2024

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A huge thanks Elite Contracting Group! Our house is unrecognizable. We have gotten so many compliments! You guys were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend anyone needing a roof, siding, and/or gutters to get in contact with Elite.
Elite Contracting Group, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
They are efficient,showed up on time and did an awesome job. Friendly and did a great job on my yard. Highly recommend and would use them again.
TNT Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
Did an excellent hard job in a few days taking out several trees, including one that was 3-4 feet thick. Price was very good for the amount of effort, cannot recommend more.
Trump and Sons LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Rager Renovations has done excellent work on tearing down our old covered patio, leveling the ground and setting new 8x8 posts for our new pavilion. Jasper is very particular when it comes to his work. Heâ s willing to listen and make suggestions based on his experience! He shows up early and...
Rager Renovations
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Reviewed in August 2023
Project not finished, yet. So far they are very diligent and hardworking. Respectful of me and my property. Iâ ve already recommended them to a friend.
S&S Chimney Wizards
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Reviewed in June 2023
We have used BladeScapes for our lawn cutting and trimming service for years and I highly recommend them. Brandon is extremely reliable, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, and a very hard worker. I often receive compliments on how nice our yard looks and I thank BladeScapes for that!
BladeScapes
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Reviewed in June 2023
I had Arnolds Construction come out to the house to paint a few bedrooms. The guys came out and were quick, efficient, and did an amazing job.
Arnolds Construction
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Reviewed in November 2022
I highly recommend VM Construction. Vincent provides great work and great prices.
VM Construction
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Reviewed in September 2022
Danny was very efficient and told me a quote on removing the overgrown weeds and small trees for the original quote. He also mows for me every week. My yard looks so much better when he does it, than when I did it! He is definitely a good hire! Try him! You won't be disappointed!
Prestige Lawn Care & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in June 2022
Was very punctual removed shoes before coming in protected all non painted areas cleaned up when finished so you could not tell was there was done before promised called to be certain I was happy highly recommend
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Agape Construction & Improvement

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Serving Amboy, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Brady is the best you'll ever find for home remodeling projects.
Showed up on time. Took the time to make ever job right.
Projects were worked on over a number of months, one at a time.

The best and most honest tradesmen I've ever found.
We moved to Texas in January of 2014. We whish Brady could have come with us.
I've found some good (and bad) people to work on the Texas home. But no one who comes close to the quality of work done by Brady Brower.
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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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Serving Amboy, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"I hired the company to do a make ready [clean up & prep] on a single apartment in a building which I own in the town where I live. I needed the property to be cleaned up so I could rent it again. I have been a landlord for over 20 years & hadn't found a vacated property in such a mess in all my years. They did the complete interior clean-up which took about five hours. And, the complete prep of the property. they took out all the trash & junk, and cleaned up all debris left in the yard. They did such a great job with that I decided to use them for the yard maintenance also. They cleaned all my flowerbeds & got them ready for spring, placed mulch & trimmed the shrubs and flowering trees. On the inside they made everything look brand new! Cleaning the walls, painting, cleaned the carpets & stripped & polished the wood floors...making them look brand new. The appliances that stayed were cleaned inside & out. They even remembered to get all the light fixtures clean for me. Dusted all window seals & doorways. Shine mopped all they tile floors. To top it all off they even gave the bathrooms a fresh clean look by putting a new caulk seal around the tubs, sinks & shower...which gave the bathrooms a fresh face. All in all I found it to be a very stress free pleasant experience. And, I will definitely call on them for the next project because if they could do so well with a nightmare like that I'm sure the less difficult will be equally affordable and easily handled. Everything just looked so nice when they were finished. Thanks, Green Earth
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American Custom Homes

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Serving Amboy, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"I would like to start off with precise, warm welcome and highly responsible of what they are doing. They really know what they are doing and from start from start to end it has been a great project with new experiences and great craftsmanship. Thanks again guys and i hope to have more work for you soon...
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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Amboy, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

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Fencing questions, answered by experts

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

The recommended height for a garden fence depends on its primary purpose. For pest control, the necessary height varies by animal. To keep out small pests like rabbits, a fence should be at least two to three feet tall. If you live in an area with deer, you will need a much taller fence, at least five feet high, to prevent them from jumping over. If the main goal is privacy, the fence should be at least seven feet tall. For purely decorative fences, the height is a matter of personal preference.

While it’s possible to remove a fence post with a truck and requires little physical effort, we don’t recommend this method. You can potentially hurt others or yourself or damage your property or vehicle attempting to take a fence post out with a truck. Instead, use a farm jack or a pole puller to remove the post.

Check for gaps or weak spots where your dog could escape and seal them. Remove toxic plants, chemicals, and potentially hazardous items. The list includes cocoa bean mulch, which is harmful to pups if ingested.

It's also essential to provide shade and fresh water. You may want to consider installing a dog-friendly surface on concrete areas like artificial turf. Additionally, regularly inspect for potential hazards, such as sharp objects or broken glass. Most importantly, supervise your dog during outdoor time to ensure their safety.

In addition to the fence itself, several factors can impact the overall price of putting a fence in. Consider these add-ons and necessary expenses when building your project budget. For example, additional cost factors may include:

Removing your existing fence
Land leveling and other site work
Tree and stump removal
New landscaping
Working around underground utilities
Painting and staining

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