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If you build chain link fence long enough, you're going to notice something. Most homeowners think chain link is just pipe and wire. Contractors know better. A chain link fence is actually a system of fittings, clamps, bands, rails, ties, and hardware that all work together. Miss one piece—or install the wrong fitting in the wrong place—and the entire fence can suffer because of it. Today, I want to walk through the chain link fence fittings every fence contractor should know

If you watch enough DIY fence builds, you’ll see the same thing over and over again: most people are not making one massive mistake that ruins the entire fence. Usually, it’s a handful of small decisions that compound. A little too much reveal above the top rail. A post that gets reused because it “seems solid.” A fence line that gets eyeballed instead of laid out. A latch that only works from one side. None of those things sound catastrophic by themselves, but together they

Fence staining sounds simple until it isn’t. A homeowner might think, “I’ll grab some stain, put it in a sprayer, and knock this out over the weekend.” A contractor might think the same thing if they haven’t done much staining. But if you’ve been around fence work long enough, you know staining can go sideways fast. Runs, stripes, dry spots, uneven color, lap marks, blotchy boards—the list goes on. So today, I want to talk through what every fence contractor needs to know abo

If you build chain link fence long enough, you’re going to get this question: “Can we make it more private?” And the answer is yes—but with a little bit of explanation. Chain link is a great fence option. It’s durable, economical, low maintenance, and it works well for backyards, commercial properties, schools, storage areas, dog runs, and all kinds of projects. But privacy is not naturally one of its strong points. That’s where privacy slats come in. Today, I want to talk th

If you’ve been in the fence industry for any amount of time, you’ve heard this one: “My neighbor has a treated pine fence that’s 35 years old and it’s still standing.” And you know what? They might be right. There are old treated pine fences out there that have held up for decades. I’ve seen them. You’ve probably seen them too. But here’s what every fence contractor needs to understand and be able to explain to customers: treated pine today is not the same treated pine that w

If you want to build fences that stay straight, it starts with the posts. I don’t care how good your pickets look, how clean your rails are, or how nice the gate hardware is—if the posts are wrong, the fence is going to have problems. Leaning sections, wavy lines, gates that won’t latch, posts moving after a freeze/thaw cycle—it all comes back to the foundation. So today, I want to walk through how to set fence posts the right way and, more importantly, how to avoid the commo

If you’re a fence contractor, your customers are going to have questions. And honestly, they should. Most homeowners don’t install fences every day. They don’t always know how to compare quotes, what separates one contractor from another, or what questions they should be asking before they sign a contract. But here’s the thing: a good fence contractor shouldn’t be afraid of those questions. In fact, if you’re running your fence business the right way, you should already have

If you’re getting ready to build a fence and you’re standing in the backyard with a pile of materials but no tools in your hand, you’re going to have a rough day. Today, I want to walk through the basic tools you need to build a fence from start to finish. We’ll keep this practical and contractor-focused, but if you’re a DIYer trying to tackle your first fence project, this will help you too. You don’t need every tool in the world to build a good fence, but having the right t