We knew the backyard fence at A Bitty Better was sagging.
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As soon as we moved from The Little Bitty in the Syracuse city neighborhood of Eastwood, I took a trip to Lowe’s for the cinderblocks needed to prop up the saggiest section of the fence.
No way we wanted Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle seeing a dog on the free side, or even a squirrel scurrying on the top, and lunging her 65-pounds against that thing.
My dear wife Karen agreed that my quick fix would be enough until …
Our friend Jeff was able to find a few hours in his busy schedule to help.
Sunday, he came with a post and his tools.
Steady she is.
Jeff dug a new hole. He replaced the dirt.
Better for Ellie B.
He attached the fence with long wood screws from the other side.
I provided encouragement and support.
It’s an old fence. But it’s much stronger in its weakest corner now than it was last week at this time.
Thank you, good friend Jeff.
What needs fixing where you live? What friends help you in a pinch? How does Jeff’s work look compared to my quick fix?
Mark Bialczak 
Nice! I mended our old fence at our old house in much the same way. Strange how certain sections go first…
We have staked the back of our fence so Sadie cannot escape AND there are some cinder blocks here and there as well. I grow herbs in those, kind of a perk 🙂 New fencing, encompassing a larger area, is our goal. It’s just not the top of the list.
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I like that you use the blocks as a planter, Joey. That sure makes them more sightly. 🙂
Yeah, this fence has post problems more on one side than the other. Jeff and I were trying to figure out why, to no avail!
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My former next-door neighbors managed to crack two of the posts on our 6-foot privacy fence. Hubby managed to shore up that fence using boards and concrete blocks and anything else he could find (you can see his handiwork in some of my backyard photos). It’s been standing strong for about 7 years now despite some pretty horrendous winds. I suppose at some point a fence contractor will need to replace that section, but I’m hoping to move out before that day arrives, and leave it to the next people to deal with.
PS: I only just noticed your new blog header. I like it! Very welcoming.
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Your hubby does good work shoring, CM. I hope buyers let it stand. ❤
And thanks for the kind words about my header. I change it a few times a year to keep fresh winds blowing upstairs. 😉
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Kudos to Jeff. The fence looks great.
The Boffin is struggling with our gutters. They were installed at too shallow of an angle, and this is a man who LOATHES getting outside help. But he is warming up to subcontracting the older he gets.
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Good for the Boffin for keeping on keeping on, Karen. Hey, I saw you writing again in my email list and was happy. Now I have to click and return to my Chicago bi-continental friendly educator. ❤
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Happy to be back, Mark. Thank you for your kind words. It’s lovely to see you again too.
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My hubby does all the fixing (and sometimes breaking) in our home. 🙂
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Oh, Kathryn Grace, I too know that frustration!
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‘De-fence’ looks great now, Mark! Two thumbs up for Jeff. My hubby does all the fixing in our home – he’s a real Handy Manny. (•‾⌣‾•)و
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I can do lots of stuff, but fence-fixing I bowed to my friend, NBC. Now I have the knowledge, though, because I watched and learned. 🙂
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that’s so nice that some people have those skills – it is not even in my skill set at all. i have an ongoing list of things that need fixing/tweaking, the cottage is over 100 years old after all. )
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I love that your cottage is so well-loved and lived-in. And what those walls could tell us, Beth!
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