Why “fences” is being discussed
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Fences can be made out of the tree that fell. Even post holes are optional. Only thing you need to pay for is some cheap wire mesh, and that may be reusable for repairs.
by diggernet · Oct 15, 2026
There's plenty enough of unmaintained fences between rural properties in the middle of nowhere.
by carlosjobim · Oct 15, 2026
I read the rest if the post and it makes no sense. The father story is non-sequitur, and this can only be interpreted as the poster not knowing how fences work: "you'd be lookin…
by troupo · Oct 15, 2026
Fences are expensive. Firewood really isn't unless you're silly enough to spend money on the guys who come out and stack it for you for $600 a full cord. Awhile back I was getti…
by zdragnar · Oct 15, 2026
It depends. I had fences on several sides of my yard growing up. Nobody doubled up. For the most part, it worked. It seems liked all of the fences had a primary owner who’s atti…
by SkyPuncher · Oct 15, 2026
or better! exercise and support the freedom to roam [0] by not having fences and have no dogs which probably disrupt wildlife too [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wik…
by luqtas · Oct 15, 2026
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A fence is a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary. Read more on Wikipedia