Why fences fail often comes down to design, not age. Learn how structure, materials, airflow, and long-term planning determine fence durability.

A San Mateo County supervisor who took aim at a private fence blocking public access to Thornton State Beach in Daly City says the illegally erected barricade is coming down.

Short Louisiana cold snaps can shift soil, stress fence posts, and damage gates—often after temperatures warm back up. Freeze ...

A three-mile stretch of tall, strong fencing that funnels big game animals away from State Highway 28 and toward safe Lemhi ...

A new fence at a cemetery in unincorporated Snellville is causing some controversy. Families say it blocks access to graves where generations of loved ones lie buried. The church that bought the ...

Last month, dozens of residents called the North County Fire Protection District with concerns about updates to the fire code, including the controversial “Zone Zero” policy. In my opinion, they had ...

If you have a pool, it must have a pool fence or barrier. The barrier must be well maintained at all times. Maintenance of pool fences and barriers is essential to stop children drowning or being ...

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While plain wood or chain link fences may be the most common choice, a bright or artistic fence can be a delightful surprise to passersby. Rosie Sayyah, a longtime resident of Seattle’s Rainier Beach ...

Three-year-old Trigg Kiser, the son of a TikTok influencer, drowned in a backyard pool in Chandler, Arizona. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 nationally. Thirty-one kids ...