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Snails for Garden Ponds
Freshwater snails can be beneficial to a garden pond, as long as you have the right species residing in it. Some species of snails can perform a number of tasks that will keep your garden pond in good health. If you choose to populate your garden pond with a species of snail that prefers to eat alga
Safety Issues of Lighting Around Pools
Having the correct lighting around a pool is important for both the decor and safety. Lighting can be a serious safety issue that leads to electrocution if it is not properly installed and maintained.
How to Replace a Grounding Clamp
A grounding clamp secures a building's grounding system to its ground source. Modern buildings use copper-clad rods that are 4 to 8 feet long driven into the earth as a ground source; older buildings used copper plumbing pipes. A grounding clamp holds a heavy-gauge wire against the ground source. Th
Round About
Each of the amazing playhouse designs for Project Playhouse are built by teams of contractors, builders, architects, interior designers, and landscapers. Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 in Orange County, California, and is the largest event of its kind in the United States. The playhouses are on d
Hot Tub Installation on a Deck
A deck is one of most ideal areas to place a hot tub: right next to the home, making the hot tub accessible. So the question isn't whether to place a hot tub on a deck, it's how. Installing a spa on a deck requires the understanding of the deck's weight limitations, or how to change those limits. Wh
Modern Decking & Gravel
Bright orange pots serve as a focal point in this patio area on view at the LA Garden Show.
Polaris 180 Specifications
For many pool owners, keeping the water clean and the liner spotless can be a hassle, especially for large in-ground pool. Thus, many companies have responded by releasing pool filters that clean and scrub automatically. The Polaris 180 is one such cleaner that "sweeps, scrubs, and...
The Heaviest Hot Tubs
Having a hot tub in the backyard is a nice way to unwind after a long day at work or socialize with friends on the weekend. In addition to holding more people, some of the heavier hot tubs on the market may weigh more because of the additional jets and features available on the larger models.
Dishwasher Clogged With Grease
Dishwasher drains become clogged for a variety of reasons, but grease and food happen to be two of the main culprits. When you leave leftover food and grease on your dishes before you place them into the appliance, the dishwasher rinses all of the debris off the dishes. The debris then lands on the
A Healthier Lifestyle Includes Heat Therapy
If you are looking to embrace a healthier and more beneficial lifestyle, look no further than an infrared sauna. Researchers in Europe and Japan have found numerous rewarding health benefits that this new technology has to offer. We all know that losing weight and eating healthy can be a difficult p
Honey Gourami
A photo profile of the Honey Gourami (Colisa chuna), including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.
Betta Splendens
A photo gallery/profile of the Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta Splendens), including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.
Keeping Your Pool Clean and Clear
Your swimming pool is perhaps an area where you relax and put your worries aside. It's a place where you can enjoy and cool yourself especially during the hot summer time. On the other hand, a dirty and algae-filled pool is the opposite of it. Who would want to swim in a pool that has greenish
How do I Size a Maxitrol Gas Regulator?
Maxitrol gas regulators are manufactured for home, commercial and industrial use, and accommodate low to intermediate pressure levels. Their "straight-flow-thru" RV series, which services gas appliances, boasts the highest pressure drop capability of any pressure regulator on the market. Maxitrol's
How to Build a Goldfish Pond
Goldfish are a member of the carp family and a coldwater fish. These fish make reliable pets due to their hardiness and beauty. Goldfish are available in a multitude of styles and colors. Some are traditional orange while others experience white multi-tones and even a black and red combination. With
How to Install Preformed Pond Liners
Preformed pond liners make installing an outdoor fountain or pond simple and affordable. Pond liners come in a range of sizes and shapes, but work best for small projects. If you want a larger pond, choose a flexible liner and form your own walls. Best of all, preformed pond liners allow homeowners
Light Up Your Pool With Solar Pool Lights
When you want an economic way to light up your pool there is a perfect solution. Use solar pool lights. The effects are really amazing.
Swimming Pool Financing - How to Buy the Swimming Pool and Swimming Pool Slides of Your Dreams
Have you ever wanted the perfect pool but didn't want to purchase it with cash or take out a home equity line of credit? If so, then you should consider swimming pool financing. Such financing has several advantages over traditional financing, and should be your first option when looking to fin
Investigating Swimming Pool Water Loss
It's natural for swimming pools to lose water. Refilling the water level is a regular part of swimming pool maintenance. So how often is too often? If you're refilling your pool more than two inches a week, then you might have a leak. Let's take a closer look at swimming pool leakage