Category : Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden

How to Design a Pool Bar

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When you think of an oasis, think of everything that it entails. Oasis can be synonymous with paradise, an island or a fountain. The main function of an oasis is to provide all that you need without you making too much effort. A pool bar should incorporate the same idea, especially if you intend to

Adorable Patio Ghost

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When it comes time to decorate for Halloween, not everyone goes for the gore. If your style is more elegant, eerie, retro, whimsical or even cute, there's no reason to allow spewing monsters and worm-infested ghouls to scare you back into your house until after Halloween. Whether you buy Hallow

Care of a New Pond

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A small pond provides an inviting oasis to your landscape design. Properly caring for it from the moment it's installed helps ensure the water, plants and any fish remain healthy. A pond is more than a hole filled with water, it is a well-balanced miniature ecosystem. During the first few months alg

How To Install A Pool Pump

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The plumbing configuration that you use to install your pool pump will depend on whether you are installing the pump above or below grade. By using the correct types of valves you can protect the pump against damage during power outages as well as making the priming process much easier.

Spa & Hot Tub Maintenance

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Hot tubs and spas are wonderful for relaxing and they are good for those with arthritis. However, the warm water, if not properly treated and sanitized can breed harmful bacteria and microorganisms. Algae, mold and viruses have been found to multiply when the chemicals in the tubs are not kept withi

Accents of Lime

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Besides fall foliage, nothing announces the change of season more than your home's front door, entryway or porch. People are anxious to celebrate autumn by decorating the outside of their houses. Take a walk in your neighborhood to see what others are up to on their front porches. Or take a dri

How Does a Hot Tub Work?

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The ConceptHot tubs work by drawing water through a system of pipes into a heating element and then dispensing the water into the tub itself.Setting the TemperatureModern hot tubs have digital keypads that allow you to select the water temperature. Regulations are in place to prevent...