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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
How to Make a Natural Pond Filter With Sand & Gravel
Making a natural pond filter with sand and gravel is an environmentally friendly way to keep pond water fresh. This is important whether the pond contains fish or not; without a filtration system, the water will become stagnant. Garden ponds are a common yard decoration that contain small decorati
Pros & Cons of Composite Fencing
Composite fencing is a fence material that is composed of a wood-plastic composite or reinforced plastics. It is a green choice for building that can outlast traditional fencing.
Birdbath with Cherub
One of the volumes for the auction of Michael Jackson's Neverland estate features garden statuary and outdoor furniture. While Neverland is nevermore, back in its heyday, the 2,500-acre compound boasted an amusement park, zoo, statuary and patio furniture. On opening day of the Jackson collecti
How to Repair a Vinyl Pond Liner
It is not uncommon for vinyl pools to start leaking. The vinyl is generally only 20 mm thick, so even though it is manufactured to be leak resistant, it is still easy for holes or cracks to form. If you notice the water level in your pool dropping faster than normal, the chances you have a leak. Pa
The Zodiac Above-Ground Pool Cleaner
The Zodiac Zoom pool cleaner provides the advanced technology of automatic pool cleaning. The clandestine to the Zodiac Zoom's better pool cleaning performance is the underwater steering capabilities and latest technological features. It usessimilar principle propulsion, buoyancy and water flow
How to Winterize Indoor Swimming Pools
Indoor pools are the height of luxury in many areas. Not only are indoor pools convenient, but they are also very private. Winter seasons are a harsh season for swimming pools, especially in colder climates where the temperatures can drop below zero. Indoor pool winterizing is not as complex as o
Important Facts About The Safety Pool Cover
While a pool is the perfect place to enjoy the summer, they can also be safety hazards if not protected properly. If you own a pool, protect yourself from danger and liability by getting a pool safety cover.
How to Drain a Doughboy Pool
If you have an above-ground Doughboy pool in your backyard, you do not have to drain the water completely to get it ready for winter. In fact you should never drain your Doughboy pool lower than the filter level, since doing so could cause permanent damage to its mechanisms. But you do need to drain
Causes & Control of Mustard Algae in Swimming Pools
If you're a swimming pool owner, it's natural to be concerned about algae. A microscopically small organism, algae is commonly classified by its coloration. That's because different species exhibit different colors when grouped together. One common species that can contaminate a pool is mustard alga
Concrete vs. Liner Pool
For people contemplating building a swimming pool, the first step is to determine what they want. How important are aesthetics? Do you just want to cool off? Do you want to swim laps? Or do you have both splashers and athletes? The next consideration is whether a concrete or vinyl-liner pool will b
Halloween and Home Haunt Safety Tips
Using common sense and planning ahead can help make your Halloween a fire-safe one. Taking simple fire safety precautions, like making sure decorative materials are flame-resistant, can prevent fires. Follow these tips from the CPSC and NFPA to make your decorated yard and home safe this Halloween.
Safe and Crystal Clear Pool With Chlorine
Keeping your swimming pool safe is not something you have to take for granted and thank goodness there are so many pool chemicals to make this job easier. Even though you have filter system to do the heavy work for you, fine tuning your pool still needs to be done by the various pool chemicals, one
LED Pool Lights
LED pool lights use light emitting diodes to shed light on the pool water. Compared with the traditional lighting system, LED lights provide much better color options and are best appreciated by their energy saving and low maintenance features.
How to: Do it Yourself Filters for Fish Ponds
Constructing a filter for your pond is an inexpensive way to provide biological filtration, keeping pond water clear and ensuring that your fish and plants stay healthy. Biological pond filters provide a breeding ground for beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria to grow and flourish, enabling them to r
How to Make an Above-Ground Root Celler
The cooler the temperature the longer food will last, with a few exceptions. Fresh fruits and vegetables that go bad in a week sitting on the kitchen counter can last months when stored at 45 degrees. A root cellar is a structure designed to keep food in the temperature range right above freezing, k
How to Install Swimming Pool Walls
Above-ground swimming pool walls often provide stability to the pool. While the style and shape of the pool may vary, if the pool has a wall, its method of installation is similar for all brands. The material in pool walls often sets inside a wall track. While it's not a difficult task to align the
How to Maintain Pool Water
A swimming pool is a luxury to own. It becomes the centerpiece of any yard and allows for endless summer fun. But with the perks of pool ownership comes the responsibility of maintenance. If left untended, pools can become breeding grounds for germs and waterborne diseases and havens for grime and
How to Detect a Leak in a Vinyl Pool
Any number of things can cause your vinyl pool liner to tear and eventually leak. An old liner will rip down the seams at some point, and sharp objects that may have fallen into the pool can tear it without you ever knowing. The easiest way to detect a leak is to get in the pool, using your hands an