You have dreamed of having the perfect fence for years, and you love to DIY everything in your life. And when it comes to that ideal fence, you think it is no different. You made that swingset in your backyard with a hammer, wood, chains, and nails – how hard can building your dream fence be? You might believe that you can get by with the same set of tools it took to build that swing set. However, depending on the type of fence you want to build, the tools for fence building can vary, and it isn’t always that easy. There can be several requirements for building your fence. In Minneapolis, per ..read more

Installing a fence can bring up a lot of questions you might not have thought about when you originally decided you wanted to put a fence on your property. If you haven’t fenced in an area before, there are many things you might not readily know the answer to. One of these things is exactly how far apart your fence posts should be. Northland Fence has been in the fencing industry for over 15+ years. We strive to keep up-to-date with the best fence installation practices in order to continue to provide you with the best experience and highest quality fence possible. When trying to determine th ..read more

Sometimes it can be hard to live in a neighborhood. With windows that face each other and constantly wanting to spend time in your backyard, it may feel like they are always able to watch you. Many homeowners find themselves in this situation, but don’t want to ruin the aesthetic of their home by trying to find ways of blocking their neighbors’ views. Or even others don’t want to offend their neighbors by cutting them off with landscaping. Well, now you don’t have to compromise! There are plenty of landscaping options and aesthetically pleasing fencing options that can block a neighbor’s view ..read more

Fencing can serve many purposes, from keeping your kids and pets in your yard, to keeping strangers out, to simply adding a nice boundary line between you and everyone else. They can also help enhance your property or help protect your garden from rabbits and other critters. But what about things bigger than that? There are other animals that can be unwanted in your backyard, like raccoons, gophers, snakes, and even coyotes. Today we’re going to be looking at the last option: coyotes. What is the best fence to keep coyotes out? What other steps can you take to protect your property from them ..read more

Many people throughout Minnesota own a variety of animals, from cattle to dogs. Most animals, if not kept indoors, have a fenced-in area that they can use outside. There are many types of fences available to best suit the needs of whatever animal you may own. However, it’s important to pick the right kind of fencing for your animal’s needs. For example, barbed wire fencing might work great for cattle, but it could injure your dog if they tried to crawl under it. Chicken wire can work great for poultry, but some goats might push it right over. This is why there are so many options available fo ..read more

Do New Homes Include Fences? There are a lot of things going through the mind of someone looking to buy a new home. What’re the neighbors going to be like? Is it a good school district? How close is the grocery store? How will this change my commute to work? Fencing isn’t always the first thought that comes to mind when buying a new home, but that doesn’t make it any less important. So, do new homes include fences? Should a new home include a fence? We here at Northland Fence have been in the industry for over 15 years. We’re not strangers to new homes being built, helping out HOAs or subdivis ..read more

There are many reasons to want to fence in your yard. Maybe you just got a puppy and need to keep him contained. Or your neighbors don’t have the best-looking yard and you want separation from them. Whatever your reason, there is a fencing option for you. But what type of fence do you need? How much will it cost? Northland Fence has many low-cost fence designs and a team of professional installers that can provide you with affordable and quality fencing for your whole yard. The Most Affordable Ways to Fence in A Yard When pricing a fence, the cost is usually based on per foot of material. The ..read more

Running a community of houses comes with a lot of decisions. Many times, you want your subdivision or community to look appealing. One of the ways you can do that is by ensuring the fencing you chose for your properties is high-quality. When you’re showing off model homes to potential residents, you want to ensure that everything you showcase is the best of what you have to offer. So how should you pick your fencing for your model homes? At Northland Fence, we’ve been in the fencing industry here in Minnesota for over 15 years. We strive to constantly improve and keep up with the current best ..read more

If you’re thinking about starting a fencing project for your yard and wondering how you might do it yourself, you’re not alone. Many people have the desire to build a fence on their own. Maybe it’s because they think doing it themselves will save them money, or maybe they haven’t found the right company that they trust to get the job done right. One of the key components when building a fence is making sure the posts that hold it together are secure. To make sure it’s not going to topple over, you have to find a way to make sure it stays in the ground. Many people turn to concrete for the ans ..read more

When people think about how to best secure a fence, they might think about using concrete bases. Here at Northland Fence, however, we prefer to drive our fence posts during the installation process instead of using concrete. Our 15+ years of experience in the field and our constant desire to deliver the highest quality fencing possible has led us to choose driving over concrete. We drive our fence posts at least 4 feet into the ground. When you drive a fence post that deep, you don’t have to worry about the potential for heaving, cracking, or erosion compromising the integrity and structure o ..read more