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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
Ceramic Flying Fish
These beautiful ceramic ornaments are part of an aquatic / fish themed Christmas tree.
Swimming Pool Supplies For Cleaning
Keeping your swimming pool nice and clean is easier than ever these days because of the ever increasing amount of quality cleaning accessories. There are many tools to opt from, including skimmers, brushes, and vacuum heads. These tools make pool maintenance easier than ever, meaning that you can sp
Automatic Pool Cleaners - Important FACTS That Few Know
Thanks to the technological advancement that made it possible for automatic pool cleaners. There is a great relief for you now, as you no longer have to clean your swimming pools with manual cleaners. There is a wide range of automatic pool types of cleaners in the market now which can save lots of
How to Troubleshoot Hayward H100IDP Heaters
The Hayward H100IDP is a heater designed for an above-ground pool or hot tub. The heater features electronic ignition with propane-gas power, a combustion chamber, 81-percent thermal efficiency, an induced-draft system, a copper-heat exchanger and a 120-volt power cord. The heater is sold in select
Condensate Pump Problems
Condensate pumps collect and drain moisture away from an air conditioner, usually in areas where the water cannot drain naturally on the ground. Condensation forms when warm, moist air comes in contact with the unit's cooling coil.
Hot Gift Ideas for Your Pool and Patio Lover
What's the best gift to give your pool and patio lover? Think about the setting: a bubbling hot tub, moonlight on the patio, a romantic walk along a lighted pathway, colorful lanterns floating in a pool, the warmth of a big thirsty towel waiting for you as you step out of the spa. Sound good? T
How to Keep the Pool in Good Condition
Swimming pools are like children that need regular attention and overall care in order to be on their top healthy condition. Pool ownership requires more than just the basic regular cleaning of the pool. Good pool water chemistry as well as the regular checkup and maintenance of the chemicals used i
How to Clean an Aboveground Pool Safety Cover
A pool safety cover differs from standard solar or winter pool covers in that the safety cover is pulled taut over the surface of the pool. The tension of the cover thus prevents a person or animal from entering the water. However, a safety cover is similar to other types of pool covers in that it m
Bacterium in Hot Tubs
Sharing is not necessarily caring in a hot tub. This warm and moist environment is the perfect breeding ground for several types of bacteria. Certain bacterium such as folliculitis and legionella are endemic to hot tubs, while microbes like herpes can linger on underwater seats. The health benefits
Is Bleach Better in Small Pools Than Chlorine?
Owners of small swimming pools may be surprised at the costs involved in maintaining them. Pool chemicals like chlorine can be relatively expensive and 1,000-gallon pools need disinfecting just as much as 30,000 gallon pools. The difference between small-sized and large-sized pools when it comes to
Steam Shower Tub - A Heavenly Experience
Stress and heavy workload have become an inevitable part of human life. Due to extended working hours people hardly get time to relax. The time constraints also ensure that they prevent you from pampering yourself in spas and other relaxing therapies.
Pool Cartridge Filter - 10 Tips to Last Longer
Pool filter cartridges can wear down and need replacing unfortunately sooner than later. Here are a few tips to help you make the cartridge last longer in your pool filter.
How to Gel-Coat a Fiberglass Swimming Pool
In-ground swimming pools are typically manufactured with fiberglass, vinyl or concrete. Fiberglass is among the most popular options because it is easy to install and maintain. The typical fiberglass pool surface will last 15 to 20 years before the smooth gel-coat needs to be reapplied. While it
Pucks from Ducks
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 Jacuzzi Tub - Parts You Will Need to Run It
A Jacuzzi needs several parts and elements to make it operate correctly. The first thing you need to be familiar with are the various hot Jacuzzi tub components that you will need to stock.
How to Use a Jacuzzi & Sauna
Jacuzzis and saunas offer users health benefits, albeit in different ways. Jacuzzis focus on providing hydrotherapy, which uses warm water and jets to soothe aching muscles. The sauna provides detoxification through sweating, releasing toxins from the body in a short period of time. Homeowners can i
How to Seal a Conduit End
Household electrical conduit is made from steel (known as Rigid Metal Conduit, or RMC for short), or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic. Both types of conduit come in various diameters to suit the number and gauge of wires they protect, with steel conduit threaded at both ends at the factory or on sit
Selling a Property With a Pool
Many homeowners who have pools are intimidated when it comes time to sell the property. Pools have long been a tricky area to sell, but it doesn't have to be. You don't want your in-ground swimming pool to become a liability. Here are some tips to ensure your job of selling a house with a
Pool Fences - A Must Have Pool Accessory
In the US, there are an almost limitless number of people who have pools established in their backyards. Many of those individuals have a household with at any rate one child in it. Counting on the age of that child, a swimming pool may pose an important or fatal risk. If you're the owner of a