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Fence Maintenance

Our fence maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

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Low-Maintenance Exterior Material Options for Your Home

They may cost more up front, but these low-maintenance materials save later on frequent repainting and replacement—without skimping on curb appeal.
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How to Replace a Decayed Fence Post

Repairing a rotted fence post with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Replace a Rotted Fence Post

Adding new life to an old fence with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Repair a Split-Rail Fence

Replacing rotted wood fencing with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Repair a Fence Gate

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook fixes a sagging, damaged gate
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How to Fix a Sagging Fence Gate

In this DIY Smarts project, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve an all-too-common issue: a sagging fence gate.
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A Blacksmith Shows How to Protect Ornamental Metalwork

The fight against corrosion never ends, but it can at least be reduced to an occasional skirmish.