Knowing your total linear feet is a good place to start when contacting moving companies, though they may ask for more information — like square footage and approximate weight.

Using privacy fence designs to create a quiet escape in the backyard is a popular reason to purchase these items. However, privacy fence designs can be expensive (as much as $50 per linear foot ...

Most 6-foot privacy fence designs use two rails, while others use three. If your fence will cover 128 linear feet, you'll need either 256 or 384 feet of wood for the rails.