The Great Privacy Fence Dream
I’ve got a confession to make. Every time I step into my backyard, I start mentally building a privacy fence. Right now, my fence situation is a little mixed. Part of the yard has a privacy fence, which is great. The problem is the rest of the backyard is surrounded by chain-link fence. If you've ever had chain-link fencing, you know it’s basically the backyard version of living in a fishbowl. Everybody can see everything. Want to grill a burger? The neighbors know. Want to mow the lawn in an old T-shirt that should have been retired ten years ago? The neighbors know. Want to stand in the yard staring at a project you promised yourself you'd finish last summer? The neighbors definitely know. I’m not trying to hide anything suspicious. I just want to enjoy my backyard without feeling like I'm on a reality TV show called "Keeping Up With The Carpenter." The biggest reason I want to replace the chain-link fence is the dogs. It seems like every time the neighbor's...
