How do you stabilize a fence post?

• <div><p>Concrete is one of the easiest, most cost-efficient, and most effective ways to stabilize a fence post. To stabilize a fence post with concrete, you’ll dig a hole around the post in question and fill it up with concrete—easy as that. Concrete lasts about 50 years on average, so it’s a long-term solution.</p></div>

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Q: How long does a barbed wire fence last?

• <div><p>A barbed wire fence will last an average of 15 to 20 years, but the life expectancy can range anywhere between five and 50 years. Thicker wires last longer, as do fences made with galvanized metal. If the barbed wire fence is in a climate with harsh winters and summers, it likely won&rsquo;t last more than 10 to 15 years. Failing to keep up with maintenance and repairs will also shorten the lifespan of a barbed wire fence.</p></div>

Q: Does composite fencing fade in the sun?

• <div><p>Yes, you can expect your composite fencing to fade quickly during the first six months. This happens naturally because the wood oils in the fencing material, called tannins, bleed out. Because of this, it can help to get a color chart from your fence company, which should show you the color of your fence before and after it fades. </p></div>

Q: Do I need a permit to build a fence on my property?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-you-need-permit-to-build-fence.htm">Permit requirements for new fencing</a> vary based on location. Typically, fences less than 6 feet tall in your backyard do not require a permit. Fences in the front yard usually have a lower height cap. There can also be exceptions if you live in a highly populated area or an area with mixed residential and commercial zones. </p></div>

Q: What should I do if there is a wolf in my yard?

• <div><p>If you come face-to-face with a wolf in your yard, chances are it will be afraid of you as a human. Make eye contact and get big&mdash;waving your arms to increase your size. Use noisemakers or air horns if you have them, or throw a few rocks around to discourage them from approaching you. If all else fails and the wolf does not retreat, back away slowly while maintaining eye contact and find safe ground, whether indoors or up a tree. </p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
My older home needs constant TLC. Rick Ferrin and his team repaired a fallen ceiling, painted two bathrooms, the wooden fence and front porch of my home last summer. I will call him again when more work is needed. He showed up when he said he would, did excellent work and even cleaned up...
MOV Painting
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Reviewed in February 2023
Knowledge, caring, experience, expertise, mannerly, hard workers, great clean up, no breaks even when I offered, pleasant, great work, great workers, fence just exactly what I ordered and wanted. You should definitely hire David Brennan Fence and Lawn Co. A+ review.
Brennan's Plants, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2022
Kenny shows up like clockwork to mow. However when it comes to trimming he would only do one side of the house, the front, and by a fence. But the other side is not done. I had a flowerbed along that side, but he never trimmed along the side. It had an edging. I would pull the grass by the...
Kenny W Cumberledge
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Reviewed in October 2020
After an exhaustive search and multiple estimates to replace my old chain link fence with vinyl fence, I found Madison Fence online. They had very good ratings so I gave them a call. Frank, the owner, came out to give me an estimate. Frank was professional, knowledgeable and honest (something...
madison fence
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Reviewed in October 2015
Russ Thomson was attentive and respectful to our ideas but also gave us his professional opinion. His crew was very nice and respectful of our property and personal preferences. They were all very polite and paid attention to detail down to making sure the fence gates were closed when our dogs...
THOMSON'S LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in August 2015
They were excellent. The fence is beautiful. They cleaned up well and they were very in tune with trying to do a job.They left everything immaculate; everything was raked up and there was no debris left either. I had to have the fence low to the ground, because we had very small dogs. They even...
Premier Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2015
.After this visit I had some questions so I called them and they were very kind and took time to talk with me. I followed up with my vet, he did have a reaction to the eye drops due to the medicine seeping into his incision due to the bite so I stopped giving it on the advice of my vet. My...
ANIMAL VETERINARY EMERGENCY
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Reviewed in October 2012
I absolutely love Dr. Haught. She treats us as if we are VIP customers each and every time we come in. She takes her time with each animal, making sure it is as calm and relaxed as possible. She knows what she is doing and how to interact with animals. She even addresses the animals by their...
Colegate Woods Veterinary Clinic
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Reviewed in March 2012
I live on the tallest hill in town, and bats love it up here. I never minded them until they got so close. It’s only been a week since A All Animal Control took care of the problem, but I haven’t noticed any more bats since then. They were fast and very professional. They also have a wildlife...
A ALL ANIMAL CONTROL
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Reviewed in March 2012
They are a great vet. They are very personable and good with the animals.
Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital Inc
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Animal Fencing questions, answered by experts

A barbed wire fence will last an average of 15 to 20 years, but the life expectancy can range anywhere between five and 50 years. Thicker wires last longer, as do fences made with galvanized metal. If the barbed wire fence is in a climate with harsh winters and summers, it likely won’t last more than 10 to 15 years. Failing to keep up with maintenance and repairs will also shorten the lifespan of a barbed wire fence.

Yes, you can expect your composite fencing to fade quickly during the first six months. This happens naturally because the wood oils in the fencing material, called tannins, bleed out. Because of this, it can help to get a color chart from your fence company, which should show you the color of your fence before and after it fades.

Permit requirements for new fencing vary based on location. Typically, fences less than 6 feet tall in your backyard do not require a permit. Fences in the front yard usually have a lower height cap. There can also be exceptions if you live in a highly populated area or an area with mixed residential and commercial zones.

Concrete is one of the easiest, most cost-efficient, and most effective ways to stabilize a fence post. To stabilize a fence post with concrete, you’ll dig a hole around the post in question and fill it up with concrete—easy as that. Concrete lasts about 50 years on average, so it’s a long-term solution.

If you come face-to-face with a wolf in your yard, chances are it will be afraid of you as a human. Make eye contact and get big—waving your arms to increase your size. Use noisemakers or air horns if you have them, or throw a few rocks around to discourage them from approaching you. If all else fails and the wolf does not retreat, back away slowly while maintaining eye contact and find safe ground, whether indoors or up a tree.

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