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Ice Plant Types for Your Poolside Garden
In residential landscaping, ice plant is a popular ground cover. It's a succulent, making it a water-wise choice for areas of drought. Let's take a look at the different types of ice plant.
Jacuzzi Prices - What Are They?
If you want to buy a Jacuzzi so you can have some fun times with family and friends, you need to know first the best deals and prices you can get for a great Jacuzzi or hot tub. There are several Jacuzzi reviews in the internet that can help you decide on what brand and model of Jacuzzi to buy. You
Above the Deck
This above-ground pool has a wooden deck surrounding it. The pool does not completely "sink in." Find out why.
How to Build Indoor Water Features
Indoor water features contribute to the serenity of any room in your home. You can build indoor water features using materials normally reserved for the garden--such as a planter or urn--as the water basin. Build a small water feature to decorate a table top, or a free-standing water feature to deco
How to Put in an Overlap Pool Liner
Overlap pool liners typically range in size from 48 inches to 72 inches. The liner will go over the wall of the pool and fold over the outside. Then it will be secured into position so it will stay in place. According to Swimming Pool.com, swimming pools date back to Egypt in 2500 BC. Today there ar
Sundance Spa Parts For the Ultimate Jacuzzi
There are many benefits in terms of health and spirit with a Sundance spa at home. Not only is it a luxurious option but it also contributes to personal well-being. Having a spa in your backyard allows you to enjoy a relaxing time and improve your health. Hydrotherapy is known to benefit circulation
How to Build a Backyard Fish Pond
Adding a fishpond to your backyard can add charm to what may otherwise be a drab location. There are some considerations before installing the pond. Location is important, since you do not want the pond in a low spot, where heavy rain will cause it to flood, or under a tree, where you will have to s
Why Should I Keep My Pool Service After Summer
The kids are back in school, the weather is beginning to cool and the pool isn't getting used. Does this mean it's time for you to say goodbye to your pool company? Not always.
Hot Tub Chemicals Keep Water Clean, Healthy
Sodium Bromide is the most distinguished sanitizer in hot tubs nowadays. It comes in the form of a tablet which can easily give out floating disbursement devices or in granular form into the water.It is very effective when adding raising the water echelon as well as when adding other hot tub chemica
How to Clean a Hayward Sand Filter System
The Hayward sand filter system requires cleaning when the pressure gauge reads about 8 to 10 per square inch (PSI) above the reading it was at start-up. Some gauges have a color grid to tell you when the filter needs to be cleaned. If you have a gauge with a red warning section, you must backwash th
How to Vacuum a 100,000 Liter Outdoor Pool
A 100,000 liter pool holds approximately 26,000 gallons of water. In order to vacuum this, you will need time and patience, because a swimming pool that holds 26,000 gallons can be as big as an oval shaped 20-foot by 40-foot pool. The process of vacuuming a pool this big is no different than vacuumi
Live Plant Journal - Part 8
This is the eighth in a series that follows a new aquarium owner as she converts her tank from plastic to live plants. Every step of her journey is documented in her own words, along with tips and advice from an expert plant grower and your Guide.
How to Fix the Liner on an Above-Ground Pool
If your pool is losing a large amount of water in a short time, a leak may be present. Small underwater leaks can be difficult to detect. If a hole is found, a pool patching kit can usually fix the majority of leaks in pool liners. Kits are available in most stores or you can create your own for a f
The History of Sauna and Steam
A session in a refreshing sauna works wonders for your body and mind. The use of sauna and other forms of traditional heat therapy have withstood the test of time and have gained immense popularity in recent years. To understand the benefits of a sauna, you need to first understand its evolution and
How to Install a Two-tier Preformed Pond
Injection-molded plastic, preformed ponds are available at most garden centers or home improvement centers. Basic preformed ponds are relatively easy to install. Two-tired preformed ponds require a bit more work but in the end, you have a deeper pond that you can actually use for growing fish and aq