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Local Security
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Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Making sure your family is protected. Local Security is one of the largest national home security partners in the United States. We offer DIY home security products and installation which are simple and quick to install. We can have your home security system installed and monitored within 24 hours to make sure you get immediate assistance in helping to protect your home and loved ones. Once your home is equipped with a security system, it is connected to a network of Monitoring Centers nationwide. Local Security helps thousands of people each year find peace of mind through home security protection. We are an all-American company with a national, coast-to-coast footprint so we can reach our customers anytime and anywhere they need home security assistance. You can count on your Security Advisor to take the time to set up your system properly, help you understand how the system works, and help make sure your home and family are thoroughly protected\n

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Nieto's Landscaping
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Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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Nieto's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Snow Removal questions, answered by experts

Schedule regular snow removal, apply salt or sand to icy areas, and mark hazards like curbs or drains.

You can use hot water to melt ice from your driveway, but there are some serious caveats. Very hot water can quickly melt ice and remove it, which is helpful if you’re very short on time and need a solution ASAP. However, it will only work across a small area, after which there’s a chance the water will freeze again. The sudden clash of temperatures is dangerous for fragile materials, notably windows and other glass, so you’ll want to keep the water away from your car.

There are several ways to remove snow from your roof: using a snow rake, salting the roof with calcium chloride, using a rope (cautiously), and using heating cables. It’s important to mention that pretty, fluffy, sparkling snow weighs a great deal, and when physically removing snow from a roof, you should be aware of large snow slabs breaking off. These can weigh hundreds of pounds and are a real danger, so be extremely careful anytime you’re doing this type of work.

Generally, snow removal from a roof should occur once over six inches of snow accumulates, especially if you notice that ice dams have formed. Without ice dams, you can let the snow accumulation hit 12 inches before removing it. However, the amount of snow that is too much for your roof also depends on the sturdiness of your roof and the compactness of the snow. If your roof needs maintenance or has structural issues, it’s best not to let the snow accumulate too much for fear of collapsing.

When temperatures drop far enough, even rock salt can’t melt the ice. The briny solution freezes before it develops, and the salt doesn’t work, which happens around 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep in mind that wind chill and other factors impact ice-melting progress. Some ice melters, like magnesium chloride, work at colder temperatures and work better for deep winter freezes.

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