The weather in Virginia is usually pleasant, but you never know what you’re going to get. After all, it’s not surprising when the forecast is wrong. So if you’ve been working on bringing your garden back to life only to… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fence Maintenance’ Category
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Inspecting Your Fence for Damage
Springtime has a long list of lawn-maintenance tasks. While you may consider your fence to be pretty low on that list, it is still important that you make sure everything is okay. Whether it’s made of vinyl, wrought iron, aluminum,… Read More
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Building a Wooden Fence That Won’t Rot
Now that spring is here, you might feel the bite of the home improvement bug. No, not that bug (as in termites that like to eat your wooden fences!) Instead, we mean that you want to build a fence. But… Read More
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Protecting Your Fence: Painting vs. Staining
Now that you have a brand new fence, you will want to make sure that it will last. Two of the most common methods for ensuring this are to paint your fence or stain it. Here’s a little bit more… Read More
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Help! There’s Mold on My Fence!
Condensation isn’t just a problem on windows. Believe it or not it can be a problem for your fence, too. Look out for signs of mold damage on your fence and address them as soon as possible. Here’s what you should… Read More
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Fall Fence Maintenance Tips
Fall won’t really be here for another two weeks or so. Until then, we’re all still feeling the lingering summer heat. But as the fall approaches, it’s time to take a closer look at your fence. Here are some fence… Read More
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Easy Fence Fixes
No matter what kind of fence you have, you need to make sure you take care of it. Putting off repairs can put your fence at risk of weathering, insect infestation, or total collapse. So what should you do? Follow… Read More
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Taking Care of Your Fence All Summer Long
During the summer, you might be inclined to sit on your porch with a book, a hat, some sunglasses, and some iced tea. Who wants to break a sweat and break their back tending their landscapes and their fences? But… Read More
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How to Mow Your Lawn Next to Your Fence
One common landscaping task you’ll often see happening in late spring and early summer is mowing the lawn. Whether your neighbors have riding mowers or use push models to mow their lawn, one thing you might see that they both… Read More
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4 Ways Weather Can Damage Your Fence
Your fence provides a variety of benefits to your home. Naturally, you want to make sure it stays around as long as possible. Unfortunately, sometimes Mother Nature’s behavior can damage your fence. When this happens, call the professionals at Hercules… Read More