Why Your Fence Matters Even More During the Holidays
Holiday Fences: The Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Totally Do)
The holidays are here, which means twinkle lights, hot cocoa, questionable fruitcake, and… fences. Yes, fences.
Stay with us.
Your fence works harder during the holiday season than you think. Between delivery drivers, surprise relatives, snowstorms, and that one neighbor who loves yard inflatables a little too much, your fence is the unsung hero holding the whole outdoor circus together.
So let’s give it a little love.
Here’s your Holiday Fence Survival Guide, complete with a festive checklist to help your fence shine brighter than your neighbor’s 12-foot inflatable Santa.
1. Delivery Season = Fence Season
Packages are coming nonstop. Make sure your fence and gate open, close, and latch smoothly so your deliveries stay inside your yard, not rolling down the street like rogue holiday gifts.
2. Snow + Wood + Time = Not a Christmas Miracle
Cold weather is rough on wood fences. A quick inspection now prevents headaches later, like surprise leaning, warping, or that one board that decides to fully give up mid-January.
3. Holiday Guests Notice Everything
Family members have a sixth sense for pointing out things you already know need fixing. Beat them to it. A sturdy fence gives your home that “I have my life together” look.
4. Lights Look Better on a Strong Fence
The only thing worse than untangling a pile of Christmas lights is hanging them on a fence that’s listing like a ship at sea.
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Your Festive Fence Checklist Before the Holidays Hit
Print it. Screenshot it. Pretend you thought of it yourself.
Here’s everything to check before the snow piles up and the guests roll in.
✔ Check for loose or wiggly posts
If your fence shakes like a chihuahua in December, it’s time for reinforcement.
✔ Tighten all your hardware
Screws, hinges, and latches like to loosen when temperatures drop. It’s basically science.
✔ Give gates extra attention
Are they dragging? Sticking? Squeaking?
Your gate is the front door of the fence world. Treat it well.
✔ Clear debris from around the bottom
Leaves and snow sitting against the bottom of a fence can speed up moisture damage.
Bonus: you’ll look productive to the neighbors.
✔ Do a quick vibe check for rot or rust
Wood fences: look for soft spots.
Iron fences: check for rust or flaking.
Vinyl fences: look for cracks or impact damage from last year’s epic snowball fight.
✔ Confirm your lights can hang safely
Heavy lights + weak fence = midnight disaster.
✔ Consider a little touch-up
A fresh board, a small repair, or a smidge of paint makes your whole yard holiday-ready.
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When to Call in the Pros
If your fence leans, drags, creaks, sags, or looks like it’s trying to escape the property… that’s where Western Fence comes in.
We repair. We replace. We build brand-new fences that can handle Utah winters, delivery drivers, and every inflatable snowman in a five-mile radius.
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Make This the Year Your Fence Stays Off the Naughty List
Give it a quick check, fix what you can, and call us for the rest.
Your holidays will be a little brighter. Your yard will look a little better.
And your fence will thank you silently by not falling over on New Year’s Eve.
Happy holidays from Western Fence.
May your cocoa be warm and your fence be sturdy.
