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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
How to Clean Sand and Diatomaceous Earth Swimming Pool Filters
Sand and Diatomaceous Earth swimming pool filters are amongst others that keep the water in your pool clean. These filters too need to be cleaned regularly, if you want it to serve you well. A Diatomaceous Earth filter (D. E. Filter), if maintained properly can serve you for as long as 25 years.
Good Pool Cleaners That Clean the Pool
Pool cleaners take the hassle out of pool maintenance.colorful pool toy floating in a summer pool image by Jorge Moro from Fotolia.comAutomatic cleaners take the hassle out of keeping your swimming pool clean and fit for use. They remove dirt from the water and the surface of the pool...
Specs for a Pool Cleaning Cartridge Filter
A cartridge filtration system is one of three choices pool owners have when it comes to pool filtration. Other options include a sand or a diatomaceous earth filter. The filtration system is responsible for preventing dirt, debris and other small particles from reentering the pool water. When used i
2011 Best Outdoor Patio Furniture: The Five Finalists
The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 honors the year's top Outdoor Patio Furniture, brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. This is the first year that the Pool and Patio category has joined the Readers' Choice Awards. This year's Best Pool and Pati
Safety Tips For Pool Chemical Storage and Usage
The chemicals used to treat your pool are hazardous and potentially very dangerous to anybody that is exposed to them. Here are some tips that can prevent any accidents or injuries caused by such chemicals.
How Are Pool Chemicals Bad for the Environment?
Pools are great for relaxation and exercise, but the chemicals used to keep them clean and safe might not be so safe for the environment. In many areas, it is illegal to release chlorinated pool water into the storm drains.
How Much and How Often Should You Feed Aquarium Fish?
One of the most common mistakes made by fishowners is overfeeding fish. Just how much and how often should you feed your fish?
How to Reinstall a Pool Liner
A worn vinyl pool liner can cause water seepage or even larger tears or leaks. If the liner looks shabby and is several years old or has visible damage, it is time to replace it. Replacement liners come in several types, depending on the structure of your pool. Fitted liners are ordered to size. The
How to Set Up Backyard Ponds
Backyard ponds are natural-looking landscape additions that can be stocked with fish and turtles or just enjoyed for their simple tranquility. Deluxe pond pump kits are available to circulate pond water or to create miniature waterfalls or fountains. Most backyard ponds start with a hole in the grou
How to Clean Black Algae From a Hot Tub
Black algae is not your everyday garden variety algae. It is, instead, a plant that will resist every chemical attack thrown against it, thanks to a hardened exoskeleton over its vulnerable bits. When this shows up in your hot tub, there is only one method of eradication: You're going to have to cli
Excavation Practices for Pond Building
Excavation for a backyard pond requires more planning and care than simply digging a hole.Digging in the garden image by dquinnan from Fotolia.comFollowing the correct excavation practices for pond building saves the homeowner time, money and a lot of headaches. There is much more to...
How to Clean In-Ground Swimming Pools
Your in-ground swimming pool provides lots of enjoyment for your family during the hot, summer months, but you're the one who needs to commit to regularly care for and maintain it so it keeps its sparkle all summer long. Dirt, leaves and other debris can make your in-ground swimming pool look uninvi
Swimming Pools - Entrapments Revealed
Among the various swimming pools hazards, entrapments are a major cause of injuries and children deaths. This article deals with the different aspects of them.
How to Construct My Own Patio Fountain
The gurgling of a patio fountain adds an attractive focal point to gathering areas, as well as providing a fresh source of water for wildlife. Fountains can be unsophisticated or complex, depending on space, function and budget. Simple, fountains can be constructed with minimal time, expertise and r
Pond Care in the Winter
Ponds, either natural or man-made, are visually stunning additions to any yards, and whether you have a large or small pond, proper care is necessary to keep its beauty. As the seasons change, you will need to begin caring for the pond appropriately. During the winter months, especially in colder pa
My Intex Pump Is Not Sucking
Intex pumps, which filter out dirt and other debris to keep your pool clear, suck water through one hose and return filtered water through a second hose. If your Intex pump is not sucking water, Intex outlines a few solutions that may restore your pump to working order. If you can't resolve this iss
Long Finned Zebra Danio - Brachydanio rerio
A profile of the Long Finned Zebra Danio (Brachydanio rerio), including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.
Red Hook Silver Dollar
A profile of the Red Hook Silver Dollar, Myleus rubripinnis rubripinnis), including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.
A Pool Contractor Can Help Create the Backyard of Your Dreams
Many people dream of being able to go outside on a hot summer's day and go for a swim right in their own backyard. However, many people don't have this luxury. They must depend on local water parks or other family members and friends if they want to swim.
How to Replace Pool Coping
If you have stone coping around your pool, extended exposure to sun and pool chemicals will eventually wear it down. Once the bricks or stones begin to look worn down, replacing them is easy and keeps the entire landscaping looking well-maintained. Replace the pool coping yourself to save time and m