by Michelle Gaston | Aug 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Secure the yard, photograph everything before you touch a board, then check the posts. If they’re still plumb and the footings are intact, you’re almost certainly looking at a repair. If posts are pulled, snapped, or leaning noticeably out of plumb, plan for...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
A loop detector for gates is the electronic module that reads a buried wire coil in the driveway and tells the gate operator whether a vehicle is present. If you’re shopping right now, three categories cover most jobs: the LiftMaster LOOPDETLM (a plug-in,...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
A fence project needs a formal survey when your local permit office or HOA requires one, when property lines are unclear, or when you’re fencing near a boundary you haven’t confirmed since buying the property. If none of those apply and your fence sits well inside a...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Six feet is the standard height for a residential privacy fence, and it’s the right call for most backyards and side yards. Front yards are a different story: most codes cap those at 3 to 4 feet so drivers and neighbors keep clear sightlines. Eight feet is available...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
A fence built directly on a property line is generally owned jointly by both neighbors, while a fence built entirely within one owner’s lot belongs to that owner alone, and if you’re considering upgrades, automatic access options are worth exploring through automatic...
