In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet. Gates ...

Fences that include staples (mostly woven and barbed wire) are best tackled with a set of full-feature pliers with cutting notches or edges, a spike for pulling up staples and a hammer for driving ...

Using remote cameras, researchers tested three types of barbed wire fence modifications as part of a study of how pronghorn can safely pass under fences with out ripping up their backs. Two worked — ...

Woven wire (or any other wire mesh option) is a great way to keep pets and livestock in and unwanted critters out. It is one of several affordable fencing ideas to enclose your yard and is available ...

WASHINGTON — Only hours after crews removed daunting black fencing encircling St. John’s Church near the White House, six men on ladders began taking down barbed wire from a 12-foot fence, their work ...

If you're looking for the right fence for your yard, your first thoughts may be of wood or composite privacy fencing. While these are popular options, they aren't your only choices. Instead, you may ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Many Fresno business owners were stunned to learn the razor wire they had used for years to protect their property was illegal. During the summer, over 100 Fresno businesses ...

Old barbed wire fences are a major hindrance, and a leading cause of death, for elk and other wildlife in the West. Conservation groups and critter organizations have long worked to remove these ...

On June 4, 2020, a security fence was erected around the perimeter of the White House as protests against police brutality and racial injustice continued across the country, spurred by the in-custody ...