It seems like homes today are never complete without the inclusion of a good fence. A fence can not only be excellent for creating a specific look but it brings functionality as well. With the number of different styles of fences you can have, it is easy to get caught up and confused on what to decide on.

Adding a fence will do a couple things - add value to your home and increase safety for people needing the fence. Do not build a fence that is not going to look good with the rest of the house.

There is a wide range of styles to choose from including the top scallop, different types of picketing and more. My suggestion that I found to be one of the best ways to decide on a fence design is to go out and take a drive around your city. Looking at homes with fences in your city or town can give you a lot of great ideas to go on.

Having a functional design is just as important as choosing something that is going to look good with your home. Fences are mainly included in a property to both keep things in and keep things out of the yard. Filling your fence needs and requirements is imperative.

The style and use of the fence will greatly influence what you make it out of. Wood and iron are just a couple examples.

Now that you know what kind of fence you want and need, you are ready to build. All that's left now is to purchase the plans and get out your tools and get to work. Maybe even find a carpenter and let them build.