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: Can I install a water feature myself?

• <div><p>DIY kits are available, but professional installation ensures proper water flow, electrical safety, and leak prevention.</p></div>

Q: What are some creative ideas for repurposing the area where the pool was?

• <div><p>After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court. </p></div>

Q: How many years does a pond liner last?

• <div><p>Lifespans vary by material and manufacturer, but pond liners last anywhere from 10 to 75 years. For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pond liners have a life expectancy of up to 20 years. Other types of pond liners, including those made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), can last 40 to 50 years.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a water feature?

• <div><p>Regularly clean pumps, remove debris, and monitor water levels to prevent algae growth and clogging.</p></div>

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Rick Ray Plumbing is the best in town! They saved me thousands of dollars on my project. They’re fast and efficient. They’re reasonably priced. They treat your plumbing like it’s their own. They go over and beyond to give you great service. They put an AVV in under my kitchen sink and all the...
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Reviewed in May 2024
I would post a before picture, but imagine everything pink-pink tile flooring, pink bathtub, pink toilet, pink sink, pink walls and a really old fashioned closet. They were able to remove the closet, provided and installed the floor and walls, removed the ancient bathroom items, and installed my...
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Reviewed in February 2024
I was very impressed with these guys from start to finish on my bathroom remodel. They were always prompt, professional, did amazing work, willing to adjust original plan , whatever I asked they did . They cleaned up as they went and hauled away every drop of construction materials. They even...
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Reviewed in November 2023
He installed light fixtures at my business and did a wonderful job! He was quick and efficient and they look awesome!
Ballinger Electric
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Reviewed in March 2023
I highly recommend Splash Pool Service. We have used their services for the past few years. Last summer Rodney and his team did amazing work installing a new in-ground pool liner. He and his crew are conscientious in all the work they do.
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Reviewed in July 2022
We LOVE it, made a dangerous, gloomy tub space into a beautiful, light, airy walk-in shower. We absolutely recommend Five Star BathSolutions!
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Reviewed in June 2022
Edgar and his team are the best at their craft and can do everything that involves a complete remodel- no other subletters are needed and he is very trustworthy. We we're very comfortable turning our home over to him and he cleaned up throughly every night. We also appreciated his...
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Reviewed in February 2022
These guys are the best in the area. Up to date equipment, profession staff, and good prices. If you're a senior looking for reliable service, make them your "go to" plumbers and you won't regret it.
Rick Ray and Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2021
Bath Planet recently turned my master bathtub into a walk-in shower with doors. They had many wall patterns and floor designs from which to choose. I love the result. The white subway tile shower walls brighten up the bathroom and it is a much safer bathroom. Bath Planet did a great job. I...
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We looked all over town and online for a fountain we liked and finally found it at Coppertree. I contacted them through the website and received an answer back right away. We went out to the store and Laurie was very nice, knowledgeable, and explained all the options to us. We then looked around...
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"Andresen builders were very professional , informative , on time, courteous and fairly priced. They completed my roof ( which looks great and I've had no problems w it!) I would definitely hire them again!!"

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Fountains questions, answered by experts

DIY kits are available, but professional installation ensures proper water flow, electrical safety, and leak prevention.

After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.

Lifespans vary by material and manufacturer, but pond liners last anywhere from 10 to 75 years. For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pond liners have a life expectancy of up to 20 years. Other types of pond liners, including those made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), can last 40 to 50 years.

Regularly clean pumps, remove debris, and monitor water levels to prevent algae growth and clogging.

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.

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