2014

Classic Wood Or Modern Vinyl? Pros And Cons Of 2 Picket Fence Options

Even before Tom Sawyer famously conned his friend into completing his chore of whitewashing a picket fence, white picket fences were a classic symbol of Americana. In fact, the picket fence has been used to mark property lines in the United States ever since colonial times. The concept of the picket fence has become a metaphor for one of the most important parts of the American Dream: homeownership. It's no surprise that, even with all of the different fencing options today, many homeowners still choose the traditional picket fence to keep people from crossing their freshly mowed lawns or to prevent the dog from getting out of the yard.

4 Antique Hardware Components For Your Fence Project

One way to embrace unique home decor in this modern world is by using antique hardware pieces for your fence project. You can also use these pieces on the exterior of your home for a coordinated design. As visitors approach your fence line, its appearance will prepare them for the magnificence of the rest of your home. After all, adding small accents with an antique feel will make your modern home look like it stepped out of a time machine.