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Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
3 Above Ground Pool Deck Accessories That Can Enhance Your Home
Having an above ground pool can bring lots of joy to your family. That happiness can be enhanced with suitable accessories for your above ground pool decks. Here are the best 3 accessories for above ground pool decks that will enhance your experience.
How to Keep Nut Grass From Ruining Your Pool Liner
If you have a pool, you already know that it is already high maintenance. From monitoring chlorine levels to pH levels, maintaining a pool can almost feel like a chore at times. Add in the problem of nut grass growing through your pool liner and it almost feels not worth it to own a pool. However
How to Clean an Inground Pool With a Vinyl Liner
Certain care must be taken when cleaning a pool with a vinyl liner. The liner might seem tough, but if you do not clean it with caution, a puncture can occur. A punctured liner can destroy your pool entirely, leaving you with a large, cumbersome backyard leisure object that is very difficult to repa
Aquarium Fish Glossary - Letter P
A comprehensive glossary of freshwater aquarium terms beginning with the letter P
Homemade Water Pond Filters
A water pond is an attractive, vibrant landscape feature. To keep your water garden crystal clear and maintain the health of the aquatic plants and any fish living in it, filter the water to prevent debris accumulation and diminish ammonia and nitrogen build-up. Homemade filters work as well as expe
Patio Water Feature Ideas
Water features in a garden or on the deck are popular decorations for the home. Water features on the deck provide a relaxing atmosphere for the homeowner or when entertaining guests. No matter what size deck, there are water features that will fit in nicely with the surroundings.
About Jacuzzis
While Jacuzzis used to be primarily at high-end hotels and health spas, more and more people are now installing them in their homes. If you want to relax your tired, aching body, few escapes are better than these hot tubs. Over the last 50 years, Jacuzzis have exploded in popularity in the United St
How to Maintain Depth on a Pond
Maintaining water levels is an important part of pond design. Summer temperatures can quickly evaporate pond water and cause the water level to drop, causing temperatures to rise and stress to aquatic plants and animals. Whether you plan to leave the pond over a vacation or simply do not want to res
Plant FAQs
Answers to questions about freshwater plants, biotopes, aquascaping, and related topics. Have a question that isn't answered here? Click on the Guide email link and submit it.
Swimming Pool Supplies - Importance of Swimming Pool Supplies
A great way to start your morning is to take a dip in your swimming pool. For most people nothing beats the feeling of diving in their pools the first thing in the morning.
How to Use a Shop-Vac for Pond Maintenance
A standard Shop-Vac is useful as a pond cleaner when you are changing the dirty water and replacing it with fresh water. The motor of a Shop-Vac is in the head, which keeps the water in the container from coming in contact with any electrical components. This allows liquids to be suctioned into the
How to Prime a Hot Tub Pump
Hut tubs need to be primed in order to purge air. Air restricts the pump action. You can tell when a hot tub isn't primed properly because the motor operates, but no water flows to the jets. There is usually no error message on the display because the motor, pump and other parts are, in fact, workin
How to Properly Shock Treat a Swimming Pool
"Shocking" a swimming pool or spa is a necessary maintenance task that keeps the pool water safe and free from irritants. Organic compounds in the water can irritate swimmers as well as prevent the pool's chlorine content from properly sanitizing the pool. Periodically shock treating the pool will e
How to Make Concrete Fountain Molds
Concrete fountains are popular additions to gardens, decks and patios. These fountains are produced by pouring specially prepared concrete into a series of molds, which are typically made from latex rubber, silicone or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). With some patience and the right materials
Pink Satin Fish
These beautiful fabric ornaments are part of an aquatic / fish themed Christmas tree.
How to Use a Pool Vacuum
In order to have a great looking pool, you need to perform proper weekly maintenance. Part of this means checking chemical balance, emptying skimmer and pump baskets and vacuuming leaves and any accumulated debris. When you vacuum, you accomplish a dual purpose by ridding the pool of things that ca
What You Ought to Know About Pool Spas
Whether you're a long time pool owner or planning to own one, here are things you have to know. From choosing the best type that suits you to safety management, this article is a must-read.
The Benefits Of An Above Ground Swimming Pool
When someone decides to get a swimming pool for their home, they have a very important decision to make. They must determine whether they are going to purchase an above ground or an inground pool. Although there are many people who prefer inground pools, it is important to also consider the many ben
Automatic Controllers For Pool and Spa
Swimming pool and spa services have become popular these days. It has emerged as one of the best tools for having fun and relaxation. There are many swimming pools services available in the market. This business has become so popular that every owner of a swimming pool wants to increase the populari