by foothillfenceanddeck | Sep 27, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
A new fence can improve privacy, security, curb appeal, and the way you use your property, but a successful fence project depends on far more than selecting a material and choosing where you want the gate. Before installation begins, homeowners need to understand...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Sep 17, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
Building a new deck can completely change how you use the outside of your home. It can give you a place for grilling, meals, family gatherings, furniture, a pool entrance, or simply an easier way to get from the house into the backyard. Before any of that happens,...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Aug 12, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
Building a new fence can improve privacy, security, curb appeal, property boundaries, and the way you use your outdoor space. However, the quality of the finished fence depends on much more than choosing a material and putting posts in the ground. A successful fence...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Aug 2, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
Choosing deck materials is one of the biggest decisions you will make when planning a new deck. The material affects how the deck looks when it is finished, how it feels underfoot, how much you spend initially, and how much work will be required to maintain it in the...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Jul 7, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
Building a deck in the foothills of North Carolina is not the same as building one on a flat suburban lot. Around Hickory, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Hudson, Morganton, and nearby communities, properties often include sloped yards, wooded edges, clay-heavy soil, drainage...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Jul 1, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
A fence does more than mark the edge of a yard. It changes how a property feels, how it functions, and how people use the space around their home. For homeowners in Hickory, Lenoir, Granite Falls, Hudson, Morganton, Newton, Conover, and nearby foothills communities,...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Jun 22, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
A new deck should look good from the yard, feel comfortable underfoot, and fit the way your family uses the home. But the most important parts of a deck are not always the parts people notice first. Deck boards, railing colors, stair placement, and trim details are...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Jun 10, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
A new deck should start with a clear purpose. Before choosing decking boards, railing style, stair placement, colors, lighting, or furniture, it helps to answer one practical question: what do you need this deck to do? That answer should guide the entire project. A...
by foothillfenceanddeck | May 31, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
A new deck can change how you use your home. It can give your family a better place to eat outside, watch the kids play, host friends, enjoy a quiet morning, or make better use of a backyard that has been sitting unfinished for years. For homeowners in Lenoir,...
by foothillfenceanddeck | Apr 28, 2026 | Foothills Fence and Deck Blog
A new deck should make your home easier to enjoy, not harder to maintain. Whether you want a quiet place to drink coffee, a better setup for grilling, a safer way to move between the house and the yard, or a finished outdoor space around a pool, the material you...
