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Vinyl, an Introduction
Are you ready to become acquainted with one of fencing’s “newest” materials: vinyl? Vinyl was first introduced in the 1980s. It has yet to become the number one product choice due to its biggest competitor, wood. Wood is still holding steady in the lime-light. Most...
The Pros and Cons of Wood Fencing
When people decide to install a privacy fence, they often think of using wood. In fact, wood is the most commonly used material for fence building. It’s aesthetically appealing, HOA required, and offers that coveted privacy between you and your neighbors....
Chain Link: Parts and Pieces
Alicia Schnell Fence Specialists is not just an installation company. For those who wish to put in the blood, sweat, and tears themselves, we sell materials for chain link, vinyl, and ornamental fencing as well. As a first time chain link installer, or even an...
Tips for Tearing Down an Old Fence
If you have an old fence that has been on your property for some time chances are good that portions of it are in bad shape or are falling down. You will most likely want to tear down the fence for replacement at some point. Before you get your hammer and...
Fencing Rules and Regulations
It is no secret that residents of the Northwest take great pride in where they live and try to make the Northwest one of the best places to live in the country. One of the ways that the people who live in the northwest improve their properties is by putting up...
Privacy Screen Ideas
Washington gets its fair share of summer sunshine that can make sitting on a deck or patio uncomfortable. There are also some people who want privacy in their backyard from time to time but do not necessarily want to spend the money on a privacy fence. That is why an...
Preventing Pests and Bugs in your Backyard
If you like having a garden in your backyard or you just like to relax on your back patio, then keeping bugs and pests out of your yard is important to you. A privacy fence of at least six feet in height is important in helping you keep the critters out of your yard....
Tips on Removing an Old Fence
If you have fence that has been sitting on your property for years or if you just bought a new home and have one you would like to remove, then you will want to do a demolition project on the existing fence. Before you get your hardhat and hammer, there are a few...
Fence Installation Mistakes
Homeowners in Washington install fences for many reasons. It can be a need for backyard privacy in a busy neighborhood or it could be because a pool was just installed in the backyard and a fence is required by code. When homeowners decide to install fences on their...
Spring Cleaning Checklist
The winter months have come and gone and now the on and off wet days of May are upon us. Now is the time to get out in your backyard and start getting it ready for spring and summer entertaining. During the winter, things get broken while ice expands in all of the...