You can call 811 from anywhere in the US. Your local utility companies will then send an employee to mark your utility lines for free.

Spray paint works best as stakes will create a possible tripping hazard and can cause injury.

The long, flat surface of the tension band should face toward the outside of the fence.

You’ll need someone to help you stand the mesh up to the end post and a socket wrench to turn the bolt.

Attach the fence puller’s yoke to the pull bar and connect the other end of the puller to the far end post. Stretch the mesh with the fence puller until the mesh loops move less than a quarter-inch when squeezed by hand. If the mesh gets pulled out of shape during the tightening process, pull on it to reshape it.

Adding tension wire prevents animals from pushing in under the fence.