by Michelle Gaston | Sep 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Follow a minimum 4-foot fence, ≤4-inch ground clearance, a 3.5 inch entrapment threshold, and no protrusions below 54 inches, per the CPSC handbook and ASTM F2049. Gates need self-closing, self-latching hardware with the release set at least 48 inches high. Once those...
by Michelle Gaston | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Stop a dog from jumping a fence by combining three things at once: enrichment and training that reduce the urge to escape, removal of every launch point in the yard, and a physical barrier upgrade like a roller or extension. Skip shock collars and invisible fences....
by Michelle Gaston | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Expect to pay a moderate amount to professionally clean an average residential fence, with most jobs landing near the typical cost level. Size, material, and grime buildup are what push a quote toward the high end. A 500-square-foot wood fence with heavy mildew...
by Michelle Gaston | Sep 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
For most fences, a soft wash beats a power blast every time. Wood responds best to an oxygen-bleach solution and a soft rinse, while vinyl cleans up with mild dish soap and water or a vinyl-safe surfactant. Skip high pressure on older wood or brittle vinyl, and call a...
by Michelle Gaston | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Soft washing is the right call for most wood, vinyl, and painted fences, and the rule that matters more than any other is simple: low pressure, correct chemistry, adequate dwell time. High-PSI blasting strips fibers and drives water behind panels. Follow the checklist...
