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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
Solar Pumps For the Swimming Pool
The nature of swimming pools is, for the most part, of the outdoors and the Sun.This makes them anobvious candidate for the employment of solar power.One of the major expenses in a pool's upkeep is the electricity used to run the pumping mechanism.A pool's electric pump can cost up to $150
Pool Cleaners: Making Pool Maintenance an Easy Breezy Task
Having a swimming pool is luxurious and it entails great responsibility to a pool owner because its maintenance alone is not a joke. It is a serious task worth considering but sometimes maintaining your swimming pool becomes a burden as compared to the process of building a swimming pool.
Sticks on Fire
With an outdoor privacy screen, you can add some much-needed privacy to your pool, hot tub or spa area. Maybe you're seeking a small space for a backyard retreat or a patio, deck or balcony. An outdoor privacy screen gives you personal space away from the view of neighbors or passers-by. Follow
How to Add Chemicals to an Above-Ground Swimming Pool
Keeping an above-ground pool in top swimming condition means more than just running the pool filter. Several chemicals must be added to keep the water clear and clean. There's chlorine to kill the bacteria, cyuranic acid that helps to retain the chlorine in the pool, muriatic acid that modifies the
How to Maintain a Pool: Directions
There's nothing more fun than splashing around in your own backyard swimming pool on hot summer days, but it takes a lot of work and know-how to keep your pool maintained and the water sparkling clean. You'll need to learn how to run and clean your pool equipment, how to keep your water sanitized, a
Black Spot Algae in Pools
Black spot algae in a pool is the hardest algae to treat. It takes about 10 full days of treating and cleaning the pool and equipment. Black algae starts as a small, dark green or black spot on the walls of the pool. The top layer of black algae is the protective coat insulating the bottom layers wh
The Importance Of Swimming Pool Water Maintenance
Pool water maintenance is a very important part of home improvement due to the fact that swimming pool water usually contains different types of microbes, including bacteria as well as algae. These microbes can actually cause health problems that could end up causing health problems such as ear, nos
After the Weil Mclain Boilers, Now Enjoy Luxury With Hot Portable Spas in Winters
If you are bored of taking bath in a traditional style, I have an option for you to bring newness into the way you do it. After the success of Weil Mclain Boilers, the company now offers luxurious hot portable spas at an amazingly affordable rate.
Proper Keeping And Care Of Pools - Hardness, Algae, Filters, And More
Recently, I wrote an article about the proper keeping and care of pools in regard to their PH and chlorine levels. Of course, keeping up with your pool's care will take more than just testing and adjusting the PH and chlorine content.
50 Ways to Save Water in Your Yard
Water conservation, water-saving, xeriscape, water-wise, dry gardening, drought-tolerant, drought-resistant, native landscaping. Call it what you like, it still has the same goal: to use less water, save and conserve one of the earth's most vital resources. From California to Georgia and Austra
Directions for the Replacement of a Submersible Water Fountain Pump
Replacing a submersible fountain pump provides an opportunity to learn how to maintain a fountain pump. A submersible pump runs underwater and efficiently recirculates fountain water. If water levels become too low, the pump can burn out. Debris, high mineral content in the water and lack of mainten
How to Compare Granite Composite & Porcelain Sinks
The sink you choose for your home will likely be with you for many years to come. Buying a new sink is actually quite an investment, which means you should consider the decision very carefully before actually making the purchase. Two popular types of sink materials are granite composite and porcelai
Common Archer
A profile of the Common Archer, Toxotes chatareus, including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.
Take Home Some Privacy
Years before the recession hit, bargain hunters were combing flea markets and estate sales looking for outdoor furnishings. Many weren't doing so out of necessity -- they simply liked the look and individuality of vintage patio chairs, tables, loungers and outdoor accessories. There's an e
Above Ground Swimming Pools - Easy to Set Up and Affordable to Maintain
When it comes to easy setup and affordable maintenance, nothing beats above ground pools. In recent years, above ground swimming pools have rapidly grown in popularity because they are relatively inexpensive compared to in ground pools. In addition, the flexibility of swimming pools above ground is
Custom Pools Vs Stock Pools - A Comparison
Are you looking for a unique pool design that will really stand out in your neighborhood? Custom pools fit the bill. Unlike stock pools that are cookie-cutter in design and look like everyone else's on the block, custom pools offer a much more flexible design that allows you to let your creativ
'Down Under' Expressions for Outdoor Entertaining
Australians enjoy their pools and patios or homes and gardens just as much as their American counterparts. And with a mild, subtropical climate, residents in Australia and parts of New Zealand enjoy an outdoor lifestyle similar to folks living in California, Florida and other sunny climates.One thin
How to Wire a Timer With a Fireman Switch
Some spas and heated pools require a timer with a fireman switch. A fireman switch, sometimes called a heater protection mechanism, turns off the heater 5 to 20 minutes before the water pump turns off. This keeps the water circulating over the heat exchanger. The circulating water cools and extends
The Dolphin Diagnostic Advantage Robotic Pool Cleaner
The beauty of the Dolphin is that it has a reusable filter bag that allows it to filter the smallest particles in your pool water with out clogging. You actually do not have to fret about the upkeep of your cleaners is normally the case with ether cleaners. The Dolphin additionally operates with its