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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
Books About African Cichlids
Looking for books about Cichlids? This list covers books that focus on the hundreds of species of African Cichlids, including Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, and Lake Victoria.
Steps on Cleaning an Above Ground Pool
Choosing to have an above ground pool on your property is a large responsibility. A swimming pool is not the type of recreational activity that you can enjoy without cleaning or maintenance. In fact, the maintenance of your above ground pool can be quite extensive. If you're not willing or able to p
Pools, Ponds and Other Wet Things
There is nothing like the sound of water trickling down a small wall or rockery - it is at once soothing and delightful to the ear. Pools, ponds and other wet things can easily be integrated into your garden with excessive cost or effort.
Aquarium Fish Glossary - Letter U
A comprehensive glossary of freshwater aquarium terms beginning with the letter U
How to Install a Media Filter Correctly for Proper Air Flow
Media filters are commonly used in air-handler units, such as an HVAC unit or furnace. Media filters use a mixture of sand, crushed granite and other materials to filter out the dirt and debris, as opposed to pleated filters, which use a combination of polyester and other materials to catch particle
Sustaining Spas With Spa Chemical Supplies
The luxury of a spa in the house for the use of the entire family is a great one and something that is very enjoyable. However, like every other personal product or that which involves contact with the human body, it needs to be sanitized regularly and carefully to avoid any build up of harmful bact
Specifications for a Meyco Pool Cover
A pool cover protects your pool from debris or evaporation when you are not using it, and it also retains the heat within a heated swimming pool, reducing energy costs. Meyco Pool Covers is a division of Fred Meyer Awnings and Flags, which started in 1898 in Brooklyn, New York. The company is curren
Tips on Buying Above Ground Pools
Above ground pools can be a great way to have fun in your backyard, and they can enhance your summer time parties and gatherings. But before you invest in an above ground pool, you should take the time to understand everything there is to know about buying and installing a pool. There are traps a fi
Suggestions for Replacing a Hot Tub Frame
If you are replacing a hot tub frame, then your old one is likely damaged, either from water, termites or some other force--be it natural or human. When you replace your hot tub frame, ensure that the new frame is better than the last by using treated lumber in wet areas, strengthening the wood fram
What is a Hot Tub?
Like a spa, a hot tub has built-in jets to provide warmth, relaxation and a massage-effect on people's muscles and joints. They both are used for therapeutic reasons and socialization. In the early days -- the late 1960s, early 1970s -- hot tubs were made from wood, including cedar, redwood, cy
How To Liven Up Your Pool
Pools are a great feature for any backyard. They provide aesthetic beauty, exercise opportunities, and of course great recreational fun. However, it seems that not enough of us with pools are utilizing pools capes.
Is Bleach Safe for Use in Your Aquarium?
Broach the subject of using bleach to clean an aquarium, and a heated discussion about safety is sure to follow. So is it safe or not? Read on for the answer.
How to Flock the Pool
Flocking the pool is essentially the introduction of a certain chemical compound that binds with floating debris in pool water. This debris literally clouds up the water and can be anything from algae to dirt or any number of minute particles that are not captured by the filtering system. Although a
The Importance of Pool Cleaning Services
Keeping your pool clean and sanitized is necessary. Instead of doing all these yourself, opt to hire pool cleaning services to do the job for you!
Common Fish Names Beginning With B
Learning scientific names of fish can be daunting, so we all tend to use common names. However, if you wish to do research on your fish, knowing the scientific name is invaluable. Here is a handy list of common fish names that begin with the letter B (page 2), cross referenced to their scientific na
How to Troubleshoot Swimming Pool Vacuum Leak Problems
Vacuuming a swimming pool is a maintenance project that should be completed weekly to removed fine debris that adheres to the pool surfaces. When the pool vacuum has problems, it will not provide adequate suction to remove debris from the pool. Troubleshooting the problem involves locating the sourc
Above Ground Swimming Pool Options
Shopping for an above ground swimming pool is not as simple as it used to be because there are so many different types to choose from. There are various materials used to build each and even choosing a liner or fence can be overwhelming.
Pros & Cons of Electric Lawn Mowers
Electrics lawn mowers have some advantages and disadvantagesgazon image by Claudio Calcagno from Fotolia.comTraditionally, lawn mowers have been powered by small internal combustion engines that have run off gasoline. However, many newer models of lawn mowers are powered by electricity,...
Spas and Hot Tubs: DIY Set-Up, Maintenance, and More
The 2013 About.com Reader's Choice Awards honors the year's top hot tub and spa brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by you, our readers. Voting ends March 19th and the winner in each category will be announced on March 27. 2013.
Cement & Water Features
Cement pools, basins, waterfalls and channels add visual interest to your yard.George Diebold/Photodisc/Getty ImagesWhile some people prefer to use native rocks when landscaping and building water features, others like to use cement. Cement can be easily formed, and with the right...