Peanut digs under fence and escapes. Need help asap! Big strong Chihuhua, skilled excavator, 100' chainlink fence, soft soil/humus below fence. Need cheap fast stopgap AND cheap long-term answer. [more inside]
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead on Oct 6, 2009 - 29 answers

I would like to plant a low maintenance shrubbery fence, what plant would be best? Here's what i need it to be.... [more inside]
posted by storybored on Sep 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Are those cash for gold outfits advertising on tv operating as a fence for stolen jewelry? [more inside]
posted by yesster on Jun 30, 2009 - 9 answers

We have a yard that's fenced in on three sides. How can I cheaply and easily close in the fourth side so that our small child is contained? [more inside]
posted by christinetheslp on Jun 6, 2009 - 13 answers

What is the name for this type of fence? Fairly thin metal posts with lots of tabs punched out onto which a large metal mesh can be placed (not chain link) and fastened. (And where can I get some?) [more inside]
posted by imposster on May 31, 2009 - 11 answers

help us make our chain link fence opaque so our dog doesn't climb out every time she sees a squirrel! [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Feb 12, 2009 - 11 answers

What are the (sensors, recorders?) things that look like metal cake covers (short, wide cylinders) sitting on fence-posts, mostly in rangeland in the Western USA? [more inside]
posted by dolface on Sep 4, 2008 - 9 answers

I have wooden fence that I would like to take down and burn in an indoor fireplace. is it safe? [more inside]
posted by rudy26 on Jul 21, 2008 - 13 answers

I am shoring up a sagging fence that I will help replace in a year. The original posts are not in cement and are rotting at the base. I'm trying to figure out how to attach some support posts. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Jun 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Seeking recommendations for a contractor to build a wood privacy fence in Portland, Oregon. Also would appreciate advice on hidden costs, things to avoid, contractors to avoid, etc. [more inside]
posted by J-Garr on Jun 11, 2008 - 7 answers

Is there a way to give a dog a safe indoor place away from a cat? [more inside]
posted by wukkuan on May 23, 2008 - 16 answers

How do I keep two active young dogs with good jumping ability a) from being bitten by snakes b) active and happy while I am away during the day on a property of about 20 acres? What's it roughly going to cost me?
posted by vizsla on Oct 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Wooden fence repair question: I have a wooden round rail fence kind of like this, but with only two horizontal rows. One of the horizontal rails in the middle of the fence needs replacement. Is there some kind of magic trick for this, or do I just cut and hammer and crowbar until it pops in?
posted by Area Control on Aug 27, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I prevent a basketball from going over my fence and into my neighbor's yard? [more inside]
posted by creative on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers

Stuctural-engineering filter: I need some help figuring out requirements for a temporary art installation that needs to stand up to the wind. [more inside]
posted by adamrice on May 3, 2007 - 8 answers

Stairs (wood) lead from backyard up to outdoor deck (wood). Dog can run up. Want to install something to keep dog in yard, with stairs remaining usable, without hiring expensive contractor. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by staggernation on Apr 10, 2007 - 16 answers

We are replacing a section of our white wood picket fence that someone's car hit and want to give the whole thing another coat of paint while we're at it so that the new section will blend in with the old section. What do we need to do? [more inside]
posted by onlyconnect on Mar 27, 2007 - 5 answers

Is wireless, invisible dog fencing effective, and if so, which brand(s) would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by MrToad on Mar 2, 2007 - 24 answers

Hauling away debris: in a recent windstorm, my old rotten fence blew down. How much should I pay to have it hauled away...? [more inside]
posted by gurple on Dec 19, 2006 - 11 answers

DIYFilter: I'm installing a chain-link fence. As our winters are cold, fence post tend to get pushed out of the ground. What's the best method for securing the post? [more inside]
posted by stungeye on Aug 17, 2006 - 9 answers

How can I contain my houdini hounds? [more inside]
posted by muddylemon on Jul 2, 2006 - 18 answers

How do I approach my neighbor about splitting the cost of a fence? An old cedar fence that's between our house and our neighbor's is falling apart. It's on my property. I'm planning on replacing it, but I know my neighbor sort of appreciates this fence as well... [more inside]
posted by diastematic on May 5, 2006 - 33 answers

How would you grow an effective barrier of annoying vegetation? [more inside]
posted by pracowity on Apr 6, 2006 - 22 answers

My daughter needs to confine her 2 year old when she is outside. Any experience with attractive,cheap (~$500) fences to enclose approx. 400 sq. feet.
posted by JohnR on Mar 13, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm making a fence using 4x4's and 3/16" stranded stainless steel wire rope. The cable is made of six bundles of wires surrounding a center bundle. Each bundle looks like it has a similar structure. The tag on the spool says “Not for overhead lifting.” Each spool holds 125’, which I plan to join using loops and ferrules. [more inside]
posted by RelentlesslyOptimistic on Mar 8, 2006 - 24 answers

Restaining a wooden fence... [more inside]
posted by entropy on Aug 11, 2005 - 5 answers

What can you tell me about putting up an electric fence (to deter our dog from climbing out of the dog run)? I'd like to install one this weekend. [more inside]
posted by vignettist on May 26, 2005 - 12 answers

My dog is starting to roam. Anyone have experience with electric dog fences? How well did they work for you?
posted by atchafalaya on Jan 26, 2005 - 17 answers

I'm looking for an invisible fence for our 15 pound Schnoodle. Are the store-bought models sufficient, or should we go with a professionally installed system (i.e. these folks)? Do they work when there's snow on the ground?
posted by schoolgirl report on Jan 5, 2005 - 9 answers

New Home Filter: I just bought my home, and want a fence for the back yard. I've received a couple of estimates, but don't want to pay cash, preferring to keep cash on hand for an emergency. Would a loan to finance be better, or a credit card? Are there other options? I plan to pay off within a year.
posted by benjh on Oct 13, 2004 - 11 answers

I'm trying to find a lovely story I read on the Internet perhaps a year ago. It was published in some (very) obscure online literary zine. Fairly lengthy.

The story was framed as a letter to President Bush, although it had nothing to do with Bush or politics. The narrator (letter-writer) was kind of a simpleton. I believe he was a construction worker or something similar. He talked about a particular co-worker, and his love life.

Thanks! [more inside]
posted by Aaorn on Jul 18, 2004 - 3 answers