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Eversoft L.LC.

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Eversoft L.LC.

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27 years of experience

We service and install reverse osmosis and water softener systems at the best prices in the valley! We specialize in alkaline water filters. Call use for a free quote over the phone.

We service and install reverse osmosis and water softener systems at the best prices in the valley! We specialize in alkaline water filters. Call use for a free quote over the phone.

Z.H. Contracting

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Z.H. Contracting

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14 years of experience

Z.H. Contracting offers a wide variety of grade A services. We make sure each job has it's own perfect time frame to complete any job the best way possible. All of our work comes with a 1 year guarantee. We hope you choose us to transform your home.

Z.H. Contracting offers a wide variety of grade A services. We make sure each job has it's own perfect time frame to complete any job the best way possible. All of our work comes with a 1 year guarantee. We hope you choose us to transform your home.

HAMLIN POOLS

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HAMLIN POOLS

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Customers say: Super punctual
73 years of experience

Hamlin Pools has been the Rio Grande Valley's premier swimming pool contractor since 1952. Still family owned and operated, Hamlin Pools is run by the 3rd generation of family members. New pools, renovation, service and maintenance are right in our wheel house!

Hamlin Pools has been the Rio Grande Valley's premier swimming pool contractor since 1952. Still family owned and operated, Hamlin Pools is run by the 3rd generation of family members. New pools, renovation, service and maintenance are right in our wheel house!

Fountains questions, answered by experts

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Because frogs require fresh water for survival, they can die from repeated exposure to swimming pool chemicals. Chlorine dehydrates frogs, which can lead to their deaths. To ensure frogs don’t hang out in your pool for long periods, safely remove them once you spot them in your pool and install a frog log so they can easily hop out on their own.

To maintain your pond, you’ll need to occasionally clean your backyard pond, especially if you have koi fish. Test the water twice a week to make sure your fish have everything they need and always remove visible debris.

Most water features do not use a lot of electricity, averaging between 100 and 250 watts per day. The size of the motor can impact electricity usage. To reduce electricity usage, consider using a timer to turn the fountain off at night and when you’re away from your home. Solar power is another way to defray electricity costs after you recoup the cost of installing the solar components.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

The Mercedes, TX homeowners’ guide to fountain services

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