Helpful guides, honest advice, and local know-how from Ruth Fence and Deck — Louisville's family-owned fence company.
Composite is heavily marketed but wood decks still win on cost, feel, and repairability. Here's the honest breakdown from a Louisville deck builder.
After 15 years of building fences in Louisville, here's why we always choose Eastern Red Cedar for picket fences — and when treated pine still makes sense.
Louisville's climate is tough on wood fences. Here's why staining every 2–3 years is one of the best investments you can make as a homeowner.
Real pricing for wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain link fences in Louisville from a local company that's been building them for 15 years.
Trying to decide between wood and vinyl? We break down durability, cost, maintenance, and looks so Louisville homeowners can make the right choice.
Confused about fence permits in Louisville? We break down Jefferson County rules, height limits, setback requirements, and pool fence codes.
Red flags to avoid and questions to ask before hiring, from a family-owned company that's fixed plenty of other contractors' mistakes.
Wind and ice storms tear up Louisville fences every year. Here's the right order of steps to take, including what your insurance needs to see.
Chain link doesn't get much love compared to wood or vinyl, but it's still the right call for a lot of Louisville properties. Here's when and why.
A leaning fence is almost always a post problem, not a boards problem. Here's how we tell whether a few posts will fix it or the whole fence needs to go.
A real step-by-step breakdown of how a fence gets built, from layout and setting posts to grading and staining — plus honest advice on when to call a pro.
Dry-set and mixed concrete both set a fence post, but they behave very differently in the ground. Here's the real difference and why dry-set is our standard.
Joist tape has become a popular upsell in deck building, but properly treated lumber and correct framing already handle the problem it claims to solve.
Carpenter bees, termites, and carpenter ants can all damage a deck over time. Here's how to spot each one early and prevent real damage in Louisville KY.
Board-on-board and shadowbox are the two most common wood privacy fence styles. Here's the real difference in privacy, airflow, cost, and look.
Trex costs more upfront than wood, but the math looks different over 20-30 years. Here's an honest breakdown of when it's worth it and when it isn't.
A sagging gate is almost always a hinge post problem, not a hardware problem. Here's how to diagnose it and what actually fixes it for good.
A ledger-mounted deck ties into your house; a freestanding deck stands on its own posts and beams. Here's the real tradeoffs between the two.
A good neighbor fence looks the same from both yards, with no exposed rails or posts facing either side. Here's how it's built and why it matters.
Stain won't stick to a dirty fence or deck. Here's how to properly clean wood before staining, plus year-round cleaning tips for wood and composite.
Paint hides the wood and forms a film that eventually peels. Oil-based stain penetrates the wood and fades gradually instead. Here's how to pick between them.
Not all stains are created equal. Here are the three stain brands we reach for most on Louisville fences and decks, and why we trust each one.