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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden

Beach Cottage Adirondacks

A small patio retreat features two charming Adirondack chairs with colorful cushions and pillows.

Swimming Pool Chemical Safety

Swimming pool chemicals keep backyard and commercial pools sanitary, algae free, clean and clear. Without them, pools would soon turn into dangerous swamps. Despite their many benefits, however, if you don't observe basic safety precautions in storing, handling and using them, they can cause hazardo

The Benefits of an Inflatable Hot Tub

Are you thinking twice about purchasing an inflatable hot tub for your home? Are you afraid that investing in one won't be a good idea? Such a hot tub might prove to be more beneficial than you think.

Pool Gas Heaters - Heating Efficiency Without the High Costs

A few people still believe that heaters are unnecessary fixtures or luxurious additions to swimming pools. However, a pool heater allows you to extend usage of the swimming pool from early spring until later into fall even in cooler regions of the country. In warmer regions, installing heaters would

Swimming Pool Safety Covers

Find out the facts as to why swimming pool safety covers are a must if you are a mother or father of young children and own a swimming pool...

Above-ground Pool Liner Replacement and Installation

Owning an above-ground pool can be enjoyable during those long summer days. While enjoyable, owners know pools also are a major investment in time and money. Even after maintaining the parts every season and being meticulous with checking the chemicals, a time will come when replacement of the liner

How to Lower the pH in a Swimming Pool

The optimal range for the chemical pH of swimming pool water is between 7.4 and 7.6. A pH lower than 7.0 causes eye irritation, rapid loss of chlorine, etching of plaster surfaces and corrosion of metal fittings. A pH above 8.0 makes chlorine inefficient, produces cloudy water, discolors pool surfac

How to Fix an Air Leak in an Inflatable Swimming Pool

Inflatable pools have the benefit of a much smaller price tag than most other types of pools, but they come with the drawback of possible leaks. While leaks can put a damper on a sunny afternoon, it shouldn't cause too much stress, as the leaks are easy to fix. Due to the frequency at which inflatab

How to Clean the Filter Grid in a Swimming Pool

Pool filters come in a few different types, but only diatomaceous earth (DE) filters have filter grids. The grid is what holds the diatomaceous earth in place. Diatomaceous earth consists of the fossils of small aquatic animals called diatoms. They are so small and porous that they make good pool fi

Can You Use Hot Tubs in the Winter?

Hot tubs in the winter warm the soul and body, but they're not without commitment. To safely maintain your winter hot tub, you need to do some work, so it may not be for you. In that case, you can drain your tub in early winter and refill it in the spring.

Pros & Cons of Termite Bait Systems

Termite baiting eliminates communities of termites that chew and digest wood-based products found within your home. Two chemicals are present in the bait: insect growth regulators and slow-release toxicants.

Steps to Building a Fishing Pond

Having your own pond allows you to create fun fishing memories with friends and family. Building a fishing pond is a fairly easy process that requires a location, water source, permit and stock fish.

Blue Enameled Angelefish

These hand metal ornaments are part of an aquatic / fish themed Christmas tree

carnivore

A definition of the aquarium term carnivore

A Guide to Swimming Pool Pricing

When you're thinking of installing a swimming pool, the first thing most people are concerned about is the cost. Truthfully, installing a swimming pool can be as expensive or as budget-friendly as you'd like, depending on what kind of pool you'd like and how many features you want ins

Moroccan Beauty

Ready to see succulents like never before? If you live in an arid climate, chances are good that you can use your swimming pool, spa, patio or deck nearly year 'round. Along with the advantages of enjoying your outdoor space all year comes the challenge of selecting the right plants for landsca

Pros and Cons of In-Ground Spas

The pros outweigh the cons if you consider the lifespan of an in-ground spa. These type cost more than the above-ground hot tubs, but a large chunk of the price stems from installation costs alone. Obviously, because they are in-ground spas, a place most be cleared for the hot tub to sit in.

How to Choose the Right Swimming Pool

So, you have decided to install a swimming pool? Congratulations, you have years and years of fun and relaxation ahead of you. But before you can get on with enjoying yourself you've still got a few more choices to make. It not just the little details, such as deciding on the right pool pump an

What Is the Fence Height Requirement Around a Pool?

The function of the swimming pool fence is safety and decreased liability to the property owner. The pool fence is not to keep people in the pool area. Rather, you want to ensure that you keep small children and non-swimmers out, as they are at risk of drowning in an unsupervised pool. The pool fenc

How to Winterize a Hayward Bottom Drain in a Swimming Pool

If you live in a climate that has winter, you must prepare your pool for the winter months by winterizing it. This includes your Hayward bottom drain located in the floor of your inground pool. Winterizing the drain prevents the drain from freezing and possibly cracking. The process of winterizing a