Guides
Answers, not brochures.
What we'd tell you standing in the yard, written down. No sales pitch attached — most of this is how to tell good work from bad, including ours.
Problems & repair
Choosing a contractor
How long a fence takes to build
How long does it take to install a fence?
Read it →Questions to ask a fence contractor
What should I ask a fence contractor before hiring them?
Read it →How to tell if a fence quote is fair
How do I know if a fence quote is fair?
Read it →Red flags when hiring a contractor
What are the warning signs of a bad contractor?
Read it →What should be in a fence contract
What should a fence contract include?
Read it →Materials & styles
Pressure-treated posts vs cedar
Are pressure-treated fence posts bad?
Read it →Board-on-board vs side-by-side
What is the difference between board-on-board and side-by-side fence?
Read it →Setting fence posts in blackland clay
How do you set fence posts in clay soil?
Read it →How long a cedar fence lasts
How long does a cedar fence last?
Read it →Pergola vs patio cover
Should I build a pergola or a patio cover?
Read it →Horizontal vs vertical fence
Is a horizontal fence better than a vertical one?
Read it →Planning an outdoor kitchen
What should I decide first when building an outdoor kitchen?
Read it →Cedar vs pine fence
Is a cedar fence better than pine?
Read it →Metal vs wood fence posts
Should I use metal or wood fence posts?
Read it →Staining a cedar fence
Should I stain my cedar fence, and when?
Read it →Covered patio vs screened porch
Should I build a covered patio or screen it in?
Read it →Rules & neighbours
Permits for patio covers
Do I need a permit for a patio cover in Texas?
Read it →Fence height and permit rules
How tall can a fence be, and do I need a permit?
Read it →Which side of the fence faces out
Which side of the fence should face the neighbour?
Read it →Who owns the fence between neighbours
Who is responsible for the fence between two properties?
Read it →Start here
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