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Fences are great home improvement projects. While they psychologically define territory, they also serve to bind the neighborhood together, which provides the sense of neighborliness we crave. Fences indicate pride of ownership and increase our sense of security. Also, recent research conducted at the University of Utah shows that fenced properties are less frequently the target of crime.
That said, the type of fence you choose makes a big difference in the message you send to your neighbors and the rest of the world. Fences have been known to offend neighbors, but the following tips may help when planning your fence project. Talk to your neighbors, so they will understand your plans. Hire a licensed surveyor in order to make sure it is on your side of the property line. Last, the material you use does matter. Concrete or block is very private and will muffle noise but can appear intimidating. Wood is somewhat friendlier but not as useful for noise. Metal, like iron or aluminum, can be aesthetically pleasing and secure, but may not eliminate an eyesore if your view is less than desirable. Chain link is practical and utilitarian, but may not make your neighbors happy.
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Almost rectangular in shape and mostly part of the Great Plains, Kansas is famous for its seemingly endless fields of ripe golden wheat. The land rises more than 3,000 ft (914 m) from the eastern alluvial prairies of Kansas to its western semiarid high plains, which stretch toward the foothills of the Rocky Mts. The rise is so gradual, however, that it is imperceptible, although the terrains of the east and the west are markedly different. The state is drained by the Kansas and Arkansas rivers, both of which generally run from west to east.
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