What’s the easiest water feature to maintain?

• <div><p>Smaller, pondless water features like bird baths, self-contained fountains, and bubbling rocks are much lower maintenance than their counterparts that include ponds. Pondless features help you avoid high <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pond-maintenance-cost.htm">pond maintenance costs</a> and allow you to spend more time enjoying the water feature and less time on upkeep.</p></div>

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Q: How often should I change koi pond water?

• <div><p>A good rule of thumb is to change 5% to 15% of your koi pon&rsquo;s water every week. Partial water changes help keep your koi healthy, and replacing small amounts at a time prevents causing stress for the fish.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a pond?

• <div><p>Most pond installations take 3-10 days, depending on excavation, liner placement, and filtration setup.</p></div>

Q: Should a koi pond be in the sun or shade?

• <div><p>Koi fish should be in the shade and can&rsquo;t be directly exposed to the sun. Consider building your koi pond in a shaded spot or hanging an awning over the top to control the amount of sunlight coming in. Learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-develop-landscaping-plan-your-yard.htm">how to design a landscape</a> properly.</p></div>

Q: Should a water feature be in the sun or shade?

• <div><p>Placing your water feature in direct sun can speed up evaporation, leading to pump damage and algae growth. Shade or partial shade serves as the ideal location for most water features&mdash;just watch out for tree and plant debris that may fall in and clog the pump. </p></div>

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Roger is a great guy and his crew did a wonderful job remediating our flooding issues by putting in drainage systems that divert water around our house for some very serious flooding issues. They also installed a sidewalk to divert water and a drainage system under the sidewalk. They worked very...
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Reviewed in May 2024
Phillips Pool Service had a great price and the service was exceptional. Always on time and quick to respond to any questions or issues. I love the website and the modern amenities they provide.
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We had a major plumbing issue that needed immediate attention. Betsworth Mechanical went out of their way to fix our problem, worked around our schedule and provided excellent customer service. I will use them for my next project and I would highly recommend them to family and friends!
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Reviewed in October 2023
Jonathon was very knowledgeable, fair and did the work quickly and cleaned up after himself. He did a great job with our drywall and also tracked down where water was coming in our basement when it rained, and found the source. He fixed it and several months later we havenâ t had any water...
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Pretty dang good with lifetime warranty on work. The work could not have been better done; the shower looks immaculate. Installers were very pleasant and professional. My one gripe is the "act now!" FOMO of the sales pitch. They threw in a free barn-style shower door after I said I'd think...
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Love my new walk-in shower. Installers knew what they were doing. They explained the process & asked where I wanted some optional features. They cleaned up when they left.
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Chris and his employee Al painted our kitchen and bathroom cabinets as well as vaulted ceilings. We are extremely pleased with the results and would highly recommend Beymer's Custom Painting. Chris was excellent to work with--professional and polite with a strict attention to detail. He and...
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Very knowledgable good working and fast installation crew of two. Product looks fantastic and is a pleasure to shower in. Overall great service and great product. Would highly recommend this company.
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I had them do some painting, and clean the gravel in my parking area. They also replaced a ceiling fan. I would recommend them.
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Fountains questions, answered by experts

A good rule of thumb is to change 5% to 15% of your koi pon’s water every week. Partial water changes help keep your koi healthy, and replacing small amounts at a time prevents causing stress for the fish.

Smaller, pondless water features like bird baths, self-contained fountains, and bubbling rocks are much lower maintenance than their counterparts that include ponds. Pondless features help you avoid high pond maintenance costs and allow you to spend more time enjoying the water feature and less time on upkeep.

Most pond installations take 3-10 days, depending on excavation, liner placement, and filtration setup.

Koi fish should be in the shade and can’t be directly exposed to the sun. Consider building your koi pond in a shaded spot or hanging an awning over the top to control the amount of sunlight coming in. Learn how to design a landscape properly.

Placing your water feature in direct sun can speed up evaporation, leading to pump damage and algae growth. Shade or partial shade serves as the ideal location for most water features—just watch out for tree and plant debris that may fall in and clog the pump.

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