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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
Hot Tub Filters
Many problems that hot tub owners end up dealing with ultimately trace back to the filter that is in the hot tub. Before you spend a huge amount of money on a service call for your hot tub, take the time to check out the PRIOR for the filter and contact someone to see if the filter could be the prob
Hot Tub 101 - Learn What to Look For When Buying
It is so restful to be able to have a long relaxing soak in a hot tub. There is a real sense of decadence, as the warm soothing jets of water relieve the tension in your body and the stress from your day and bring a sense of serenity to you. You might imagine you're at a famous spa situated rig
Instructions for Above-Ground Pool Set Up
An above-ground pool can provide years of family fun and entertainment at a fraction of the coast of a more permanent in-ground pool system. These pools can be set up in a few hours and are cost-effective to operate. All you need are some basic tools, a little common sense and a level piece of groun
Henri Water Features
Henri Studio creates stone water fountains.Jupiterimages/BananaStock/Getty ImagesHenri Studio is a United Kingdom company that specializes in creating stone statues and fountains, and these fountains are renown for their intricate designs and detail. The Henri Studio fountains generally...
How to Build a Water Fountain with an Underground Basin
When it comes to building an outdoor fountain, there are several different types to choose from. A unique and simple fountain to create has a hidden underground basin. With an underground basin, you can construct a fountain that continually spills water over the edge and to the ground, where it look
Easy Homemade Pond Filters
Building a backyard pond is often a challenging project, but one with a clear aim: creating a restful garden spot. A successful pond delivers surprising--if simple--pleasures, from watching visiting wildlife to sitting by the water to read. Installing the pond is the easy part. Long-term enjoyment d
How to Troubleshoot a Krystal Klear Pool Pump
The Krystal Klear pool pump, manufactured by Intex and primarily used for the Intex line of pools, filters dirt and other debris that otherwise would accumulate in your pool water. The normally operating pump will do its work automatically. If you do not properly maintain and use the pump, it may ce
Black Cats, Wrought Iron
Need Halloween decorating ideas? Not everyone gets a thrill from the gruesome and grisley aspect of Halloween. For those who prefer a more elegant and eerie style of Halloween decor, take a look at what the designers and buyers at Roger's Gardens in Southern California have created for their po
A Private Swimming Pool, Is it For You?
Factors every homeowner should consider when contemplating the installation of a private pool. Look at your options, restrictions and usable space. Consider alternatives to traditional styles.
How to Make Buying a Hot Tub a Stress Free Experience
Have you been considering purchasing a hot tub for your back yard? Don't make this shopping experience a stressful one. Choosing a hot tub should be a fun and exciting experience for the entire family. With all the different hot tubs to choose from, here are a few tips to consider before making
DIY Wading Pools
It's a hot summer day and you're looking for a way to cool off. A swimming pool would be great, but they cost a bundle of money and require regular maintenance. And you can't use the pool when it's cold. Building a wading pool that's also a water feature is the solution you've been looking for. Keep
Thinking About Installing Glass Pool Fencing? Read This
Glass Fencing is easy to clean and maintain and keeps its quality for a long time. Additionally, the transparent property of glass allows it to blend into almost any surrounding at all, adding visual beauty and aesthetic enhancements to the areas around it.
How to Insulate Outdoor Faucets
Outdoor faucets are commonly located around the perimeter of a home to provide easy access for water. Hoses are often connected to faucets for watering lawns, gardens, landscapes and for washing cars. During winter months it is necessary to properly insulate and protect outdoor faucets from low temp
How to Troubleshoot Chlorine Injectors
Chlorine injectors, also known as chlorine feeders or chlorinators, sanitize swimming pool water using the chemical chlorine. Chlorine introduced into the pool eliminates bacteria, body oils and other contaminants. A chlorine injector pulls water through its body, which is full of chlorine. The wate
How to Put Together a DE Swimming Pool Filter Step-by-Step
DE filters, more formally known as diatomaceous earth filters, are capable of trapping dirt and debris as small as 2 microns. The DE powder lines the filter grids inside the filter housing, and they work in conjunction to trap the dirt and debris. A DE filter is set up in a pool the same way as ot
Swimming Pool Lights
Swimming pool lights are not just beautiful, they enhance safety. In fact, swimming at night is not safe unless the sides and bottom of the pool are illuminated. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for just plain, boring circular white lights. Swimming pool lights are now available in nume
How to Paint a Black Pool
Take a look at most home swimming pool and notice the color used in the construction, which is often blue or another light shade. When you paint your swimming pool in a darker color, it immediately gives it a unique look. A black swimming pool has a dramatic impression and ensures that no one else i
Fish Facts
Choosing and caring for fish is what keeping an aquarium is all about. This guide covers everything from feeding fish to diagnosing and treating diesase to species selection.