Your yard is part of your home and property, which means it should be protected as such. But unlike your home, there isn't always a clear dividing line where it starts. As a result, openness can feel like a good thing - but can sometimes lead to problems. There are many good reasons to add fencing to your yard, from security and safety to decoration. And depending on your taste and needs, it can make you feel like your Kingwood yard is free, open, and cozy. Today, Cut n' Edge will help you stop sitting on the fence about this decision. Why Add a Fence to Your Yard? Only some yards have a fence attached, and fencing may not be appropriate for every part of every yard. However, many advantages to fencing may cause you to want to enclose your property, at least in part. Security The vast majority of property crime is the crime of opportunity. Eliminate the possibility, and you make your home safer. Your backyard may not be full of expensive items, but it probably has things that would be inconvenient to lose - tools like shovels and spades, decorations, and toys. Unfortunately, all these items are easy to pick up and walk away with and can be a tempting target for your average mischief-maker. Additionally, adding a fence does two things. It puts the items out of sight, and out of sight is out of mind. It also creates an obstacle to getting to them, but fortunately, when it comes to property crime, you're not dealing with Danny Ocean, so most people will give up on the first obstacle. Safety A fence in your yard may be a no-brainer if you have kids or pets; fencing allows your kids or pets to play freely within an enclosed place. In addition, the fencing will keep your loved ones in the yard and anyone else out. Even the most obedient dog or child might be tempted momentarily to run after a ball that rolls into the street, but a fence will keep them in the yard. When your fence is solid, it also prevents others from looking into your yard to see who and what is in it. Good Neighbors Good fences make good neighbors is a cliche for a reason. Having a line of delineation makes it easier for people to get along. Even the neighbors we have the best relationships can make honest mistakes. When you have a fence, everyone knows where one property ends and another begins. Besides, even if your neighbors are the nicest people in the world, you don't live with them - and it can be nice to have some privacy sometimes. Protecting Gardens It's possible that your property doesn't need a fence for safety and security. For example, you may be far enough off the road that nothing you have is a tempting target and maybe your closest neighbor isn't close enough t make you feel a fence is helpful. But living far from everything else makes you a tempting target for a different group - wildlife. Rabbits, deer, and other nuisances have a nasty habit of wreaking havoc on your flower and vegetable gardens! The right fence can help you limit the loss of your plant life. However, you may also want to pair it with strategically planting crops that are naturally repellent to the wildlife that haunts your precious petals! New Fencing If you've never had a fence on your property before, that's ok. Cut'n Edge is ready to help walk you through designing and adding one. We'll start by asking you questions to understand the purpose of your fence, then we'll ask about height, color, and other preferences. After that, you'll show us where your fenceline will start and end, and we'll do the rest! Fencing Repairs You don't necessarily need to start from scratch if you already have a fence - Cut’n Edge also does fencing repairs. If you have a small hole or some boards that have come loose, we will help you get your fence into good shape again, so you don't have to make the more significant investment of a new one. On the other hand, if your fence has significantly deteriorated, it can make more sense to start anew; which is where our installation services comes into play! Still Sitting ‘On The Fence’? Any new home project can feel intimidating, but we'll make fencing easy for you. If you have questions about what material will suit you, what would look good in your yard, or anything else, Cut n Edge is here to help!