[little jeremiah]

Thanks for your informed replies.

I wish more comments on FR were up to that standard!

I would imagine (not knowing anything) that two fences with some space between might be effective in areas with more border sneakers; and of course other arrangements.

[familyop]

"I would imagine (not knowing anything) that two fences with some space between might be effective in areas with more border sneakers; and of course other arrangements."

That's the attitude and where ingenuity comes from! That's also a great idea. It was and probably continues to be a military standard for perimeter wire obstacles (two different types of fences with a little space in between). :-)

General mechanical aptitude (from fixing and making things), humility (considering what pride precedes) and a desire to use one's imagination are the best prerequisites that I can think of offhand. For security, imagine, plan, build, improve, continue to improve. Security can also be applied in many ways for one's home today with some adjustments.

In a civil environment like the Midwest (ha, gotcha), consider safety and liability for anyone who might come in need unexpectedly (transportation trouble, medical emergency, etc.). Also consider aesthetics.