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Calculating Your Fence Installation Costs | 2026 Edition

Signs of a Faulty Water Meter? 2026 Guide Have you noticed your bill creeping up for no apparent reason? You might be dealing with a faulty water meter. These devices measure every drop flowing into your home. When they stop working correctly, your wallet feels it first. I’ve helped countless

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Close-up of a faulty water meter showing the leak detector indicator moving despite no active water use.

Faulty Water Meter? Signs and How to Diagnose the Problem

Signs of a Faulty Water Meter? 2026 Guide Have you noticed your bill creeping up for no apparent reason? You might be dealing with a faulty water meter. These devices measure every drop flowing into your home. When they stop working correctly, your wallet feels it first. I’ve helped countless

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Fresh trenching line dug through a backyard with metal posts and string guides prepared for fence installation.

Trenching Guide: Machinery, Shovels, and Trench Safety

Trenching 101: Utility Service Explained You see them everywhere. Those long, narrow ditches running through construction sites and neighborhoods. Trenching is one of the most common tasks in construction and landscaping work. At Star Gate & Fence, we regularly dig trenches for fence posts, utility lines, and drainage systems. It

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Workers installing a horizontal aluminum gate panel in a residential yard with mature trees.

Aluminum Gate Options: Residential Style & Post Choices

How To Choose The Right Aluminum Gate For Your Style Picking the right aluminum gate can feel overwhelming with so many options out there. Trust me, I’ve helped countless homeowners and business owners work through this exact decision. The good news? Once you understand the basics, choosing becomes much simpler.

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Ornate black iron gates opening onto a residential concrete driveway, with access control equipment mounted nearby.

Why You Should Build A Concrete Driveway For 2026

If you’re considering upgrading your home’s exterior, a concrete driveway is a wise choice. We’ve worked on hundreds of driveway projects over the years. And we can tell you, nothing beats the durability and clean look of poured concrete. It’s low maintenance, long-lasting, and adds serious curb appeal to any

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