If you’re redoing a backyard, it’s easy to think of the fence and landscaping as two separate projects. They really aren’t. A new fence affects where crews need access, where posts can go, how water moves, where irrigation lines run, how high the finished grade sits, and where gates actually
Why Is There a Gap Under My Fence? What’s Normal and What Needs Fixing? A gap underneath a fence isn’t automatically a bad installation. In many cases, some ground clearance is intentional. What matters is how large the gap is, whether it’s consistent, and whether it has changed since the
TL;DR Yes, you can often add a gate to an existing fence without replacing the entire fence. The bigger question is whether the existing posts and surrounding fence are strong enough to support it. Small pedestrian gates are usually easier to add. Larger driveway gates, double gates, and automated gates
TL;DR For a gentle, consistent slope, a fence that follows the grade usually creates the cleanest look and keeps the space underneath more consistent. For steeper or irregular terrain, a stepped fence may make more sense because each panel can stay level as the elevation changes. The right choice depends
The Question Almost Everyone Gets Wrong at First When people start thinking about enclosing their yard, it usually comes down to one simple question: Should I build a fence or a wall? On the surface, it feels like a straightforward choice. Walls seem stronger. Fences seem lighter. One feels more
Intro: Getting Gate Width Right the First Time When homeowners start planning a driveway gate, the first thing most people think about is style. Do you want something modern or traditional? Wood or metal? Single gate or double? But before any of that matters, there’s one practical question that has