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How to Fill in a Garden Pond
You may want to fill in your garden pond because it requires too much maintenance for the amount of time you have to spare, you just sold your home and the new owners do not want the pond, or you just want to redesign your yard. Whichever reason is yours, filling a garden pond creates more space for
How to Make Your Pool a Gazebo
Adding a gazebo-style pool house or Governor's Cottage to the pool at your home will require a great deal of planning and research. However, if you are willing to put in the extra time to cover all the details, you can transform your pool into a gazebo-inspired getaway. Consult with a professional b
Advantages of Solar Operated Hot Tubs
Many people are deterred from buying a hot tub, because it is difficult to maintain it in the long run, especially with high electric utility bills.Some innovative manufacturers have come up with a new idea of a solar operated hot tub because it is eco-friendly and does not pollute in any way. In th
How to Check for a Leak in a Pool Liner
It is normal for pools to lose an inch or more of water every week due to evaporation in hot, dry weather. If you are refilling your pool more often than normal, it is possible you have a leak. A little detective work will help you find the leak so you can repair it with a liner repair kit. Check fo
Succulent Color Bowl
Ready to see succulents like never before? If you live in an arid climate, chances are good that you can use your swimming pool, spa, patio or deck nearly year 'round. Along with the advantages of enjoying your outdoor space all year comes the challenge of selecting the right plants for landsca
Common Fish Names Beginning With K
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 K, cross referenced to their scientific names.
How to Eliminate Turtles From a Pond
Over 200 species of turtles exist, and, while most of these turtles are harmless, quiet creatures, some can grow into pests that must be eliminated from a pond. Various traps can catch turtles in ponds, and it's important to consider your situation before deciding on the kind of trap you will use.
How to Keep Garden Pond Fish Safe
Building a pond not only adds a beautiful, soothing feature to your garden, but it helps restore some of the natural environment being destroyed with urban sprawl. A successful garden pond helps offer water for wildlife and homes for the displaced native creatures like frogs, dragonflies and water
7 Ways to Relax in Your Outdoor Living Space
If you need a place to relax after work, just step outside and into your outdoor living space. We share 7 great ideas for unwinding in your yard.
Wholesale Nature Gifts
Wholesale nature gifts are great ideas for people who enjoy the outdoors. Companies sell the gifts to retail locations or in bulk for fundraising opportunities. The types of products to be had range from whimsical birdhouses to solar power water fountains. Some items available feature...
Pros & Cons of Post & Lintel Construction
Post and lintel construction---often called post and beam or timber frame construction---is one of several means of assembling the frame of a building. For comparison purposes, the form of construction in widespread use for houses and other buildings is called platform construction. Both...
Feeding Aquarium Fish 101
Feeding Tropical Fish is essential for good health, but over feeding, or feeding the wrong food type is the leading cause of death in aquariums.
Pool Pebble Tips - Possible Signs of Filter Problems That You Need to Be Aware Of
Your swimming pools are filled with various systems that work as a whole in order to ensure proper operations. Most of these systems remained unseen, especially in in-ground swimming pools. All of the basic systems are valuable parts in maintaining safety and beauty.
Care & Treatment of Hot Tubs
Many people enjoy using a hot tub in order to relax or spend a romantic evening with their significant other. However, that time of relaxation or that special evening can be ruined if the hot tub you are using is not properly cared for. Proper care is necessary to ensure the hot tub remains in worki
Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs Can Boost Your Homes Value and Enjoyment
After a hard day's work, nothing can relax you like a dip into a hot tub, pool or spa. The great thing about a hot, tub pool or spa is that they don't just make your home more enjoyable, they also make it more marketable.
Pool Filters: A Must Have for a Non-Stop Swimming Fun
So it's the time of year when most people are flocking to various resorts to enjoy swimming. If you are one of those who own a pool in their backyards then you must check if your pool is all set for your family's swimming fun. The very first thing that you have to ensure is whether your po
How to Install Intermatic Pool Trip Switches
An Intermatic trip-switch pool timer turns a swimming pool's filter pump on and off. A trip-switch-style timer installs in the electrical circuit between the pool's circuit breaker and the filtration system's pump motor. The timer's trip-switch lugs mount on a 24-hour clock dial, which rotates one f