The American dream includes a house with a picket fence. Fences are a great way to improve the appearance of your home. Wooden fences are great to match the color of your home and also keep people and animals off of your lawn. Fences may also provide security and privacy. If your home is close to other homes, you may want to consider a tall fence made of wood to increase the privacy of your home and yard. Also if you want to keep people, dogs and other animals off your property, a fence is a great way to show that there are boundaries. Aluminum fences are built to last long and wooden fences are made to be attractive and appealing. Consult with a fence company to find out how much it costs to install a fence on your yard.