The Backyard Blog
Black Friday Backyard Deals: What’s Actually Worth Buying (Trampolines, Playsets & Hoops)
Black Friday lands on November 27 this year, and backyard gear gets the biggest markdowns. Trampolines that sat at fu...
Oct 22, 2026
Custom Built On-Site vs. Pre-Made Fence Panels: Which Is Right for Your Yard?
When most homeowners start planning a wood fence for their North Shore yard, they get confused between pre-made panel...
Oct 19, 2026
Picket Fence Ideas: Classic Wood, Vinyl & Aluminum Styles
Picket fence styles come down to three decisions: the material, the shape of each picket top, and how open you want t...
Oct 15, 2026
Front Yard Fence Ideas for North Shore Homes
Most fences are designed to create boundaries, but front yard fences have another job: making a beautiful first impre...
Oct 6, 2026
Does a Fence Add Value to Your Home?
Most homeowners ask about a fence's value at one of two moments: right before putting one up, or when it's time to li...
Why Fenceworks Is Northbrook's Hometown Fence Company
Search for a fence company in Northbrook and you'll get a long list of names. Look closer and many of them are "areas...
Oct 2, 2026
What Is a Good Neighbor Fence? (And Which Side Faces Out)
A good neighbor fence is a fence that looks the same, or just as finished, from both sides, so neither you nor the pe...
Sep 28, 2026
NORTH Trampolines: What North Shore Families Should Know Before Buying
Kids judge a trampoline by the bounce. Parents focus on everything else, from how it looks in the yard to how it hold...
Sep 23, 2026
Best Fence for Dogs: What Works on the North Shore
Every dog owner has a story about the one time the gate didn't latch. A good fence is what keeps that story from beco...
Backyard Discovery vs Backyard Adventure: An Honest Comparison From a Dealer That Sells Both
If you have been reading Backyard Discovery swing set reviews and comparing it with Backyard Adventures, you are look...
Aug 21, 2026
Privacy Fence Ideas for North Shore Backyards: Styles, Materials & Layouts
A well-planned privacy fence does more than mark a property line. It gives a North Shore backyard a sense of enclosur...
Backyard Discovery Playsets: What North Shore Families Should Know Before Buying
For North Shore families looking to turn the backyard into a playground, a Backyard Discovery playset can be a practi...
