Believe it or not, there’s a burglary in the U.S. once every 14.4 seconds. This means that in the average TV commercial break, eight homes are broken into and burglarized

Obviously, residential fencing is not meant to keep cars from crashing through homeowners’ yards. House fences make yards more private, add curb appeal, improve property value, and — sure — add some home protection by making it harder for burglars to break in, but they’re not meant to stop a car. Yet, you’d be surprised how often cars smash through wooden fences. It happens a lot more than you might think.

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to turn, your thoughts are likely turning to the fall maintenance needs around your home and yard. Maybe you’re thinking ahead to the spring and planning your budget around what major projects you can commit to saving for.