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Check Out the Latest Trend - The Swim Spa

If you are considering installing a swimming pool, take a look at the new trend in this outdoor leisure and fitness industry in the swim spa. Such a structure allows you to swim and enjoy the relaxation therapy of the waters of the spa feature. You have plenty of room to swim or engage in your water

Building a Copper Water Fountain

StylesKinetic Fountains Tabletop Copper Bowl Water FountainDeciding on what style you want in your copper water fountain will require you to do a little research. The type of fountains available include wall mounted, floor models and outdoor styles to sit in your garden. Where you plan to...

Give the Gift of a Spa

Many people dream of having a spa at home or in their own backyard. This gives them an instant vacation that they can enjoy anytime without leaving home. Indeed, nothing is more relaxing than going home to a warm and bubbly spa to soothe your tired body.

How to Change Kitchen Faucet Water Supply Lines

When installing a new kitchen faucet, you replace the supply lines. New lines are always included in the faucet packaging. However, sometimes the new lines are incompatible. Although it may look daunting to replace them, there is little cutting involved, a small amount of soldering and no walls to g

Most Efficient Pool Heaters

Are you looking for a pool heater that does the job, but will not cost you an arm and a leg to run or buy?Do you want to extend your swimming season without spending thousands of dollars to do so?There are three main types of swimming pool heaters and here is a rating as to which ones are the most e

How to Select a Swimming Pool

Selecting a swimming pool requires more preparation than many other home purchases because of the potential expense. The expense extends beyond the initial purchase and installation of the pool in many cases, as owners may need to include landscaping, decking and accessories.

What is a Pool Skimmer?

What is a pool skimmer and when should you use one? A skimmer is a box-like device through which debris and contaminants flow into the filter when the pump is activated.

How to Patch the Outside of an Above-Ground Pool

Some above-ground pools consist of a vinyl liner. When a hole forms in the liner, patching is usually only required on the outside when a hole extends from the inside to the outside. After repairing the inside first, apply a second patch to the outside of the above-ground pool. These vinyl repair ki

Quick and Easy Poinsettia Designs

Nothing adds instant color and festivity to a porch or entryway than poinsettias in containers or an outdoor arrangement. They are quick, easy, and low maintenance if cared for properly and placed in the right temperature and environment. Here's how to make poinsettias work with your outdoor de

How to Add Cyanuric Acid to a Pool

Cyanuric acid is a stabilizer used to control chlorine levels in pools that are outdoors in direct sunlight. Chlorine will dissipate quickly when the sun is shining brightly on the water. The cyanuric acid slows down the dissipation of the chlorine without interfering with the disinfection and oxida

How to Change Sand Pool Filters

There comes a time in the life of a sand filter when even the best maintenance can no longer help the sand inside. After about three to four years, the individual grains of sand have become worn and rounded and can no longer trap particles as they once did on their sharp corners. The only alternativ

Is The Local Swimming Pool Always Busy?

If it is proving to be a hot summer like this one is, and you find yourself in the middle of a heat wave then you may well find that your local outdoor swimming pool is extremely busy to the point of crowd suffocation, and you find yourself unable to move in the pool without constantly being bumped

How to Get Rid of Black Algae Before Closing My Pool

When it's time to close your pool for the season, you need to make sure that the water is as clear as possible. However, if you and your family have not been using the swimming pool for several weeks before closing it down, it may have accumulated some nasty substances. For example, black algae can

Green Tiger Barb

A profile of the Green Tiger Barb (Barbus tetrazona), including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.

How to Unclog a Clogged Pool Line

A swimming pool is a functional and beautifying feature of a backyard. However, a swimming pool has to be properly maintained and taken care of in order to stay useful and healthy. One of the main concerns when it comes to a backyard swimming pool, especially underground pools, is clogging of the pi

Wordless Wednesday: DIY Mosaic Patio Table

OK -- I'll try to be as wordless as possible. This is the mosaic patio table my daughter and I started working on last summer. Next mosaic project: the side

Helpful Hints When Considering a Built-In Pool

1. All pools are not built equally. When looking for a company to build your pool, it is important that you shop around - ask for referrals, examples of their work, etc.

Emerson Pump - Which Pump Do You Need?

Pumps are critical for every hot tub owner. With a good pump, the experience of a hot tub undergoes a significant improvement. The water sprayed in by the pump almost works like a massage. So it is important that you own a god pump.

How to Build a Water Fountain out of Flowerpots

Build your own decorative, tiered water fountain with three glazed, ceramic flowerpots. Glazed ceramic flowerpots are not porous, so there is no need to seal them before using them as a basin for a water fountain. To make a tiered water fountain, you'll need three different sizes of flowerpots, each

Tips on Cleaning Your Pool

A pool is one of the most luxurious things to have and when the heat of summer hits, can be the envy of your neighborhood. However maintaining this luxury can be burdensome when cleaning and hiring professionals expensive so here are so tips on getting it done yourself.