Goblets can be elegant, practical or both. In contemporary times, goblets are usually reserved for special occasions. In earlier times, hundreds of years ago, goblets were more common for everyday use. As a drinking vessel, a goblet's use for cold or hot liquids is limited only by the material from
A lathe is a machine designed to turn wood, metal or glass. Wood lathes are common in woodworking, and they are used to sand, smooth, shape or cut wood. Such lathes range in size from tiny to gigantic, depending on the size of the wood the machine is designed to "turn." Wood is inserted into a "cent
Winter is on its way. And while the thought of slipping into your steaming hot tub when there's snow on the ground is a tempting one, thoughts of getting out of it again and frantically scrambling for your towel and dashing inside to avoid hypothermia dominate. Draining your hot tub and putting
Many pond become very unsightly due to algae, fish waste and debris clouding the water. It is possible to remedy this with a do-it-yourself sponge pond filter. These filters are very easy to make and can be very effective at cleaning even large ponds. The best part of these filters are how cheap the
A portable pool provides children with an oasis of cool water in a hot desert of a backyard. To keep the water in your little plastic pool from getting cloudy and milky, clarify the water by maintaining a proper pH level. You'll need supplies from a pool/spa store or a select home and garden shop,
One of the most decadent pleasures available to modern man is the hot tub that can soak away the cares of a trying day. Resting in the spa after working all day just feels so good that a person can lose himself or herself in the mists of comfort and regroup his or her spirit to face the future.
Adding a waterfall to your pond adds an element of movement, sound and visual interest. Depending on your aesthetics for the pond area, you can select and arrange stones to create a subtle, naturalistic look or more dramatic, gushing falls. How you shape the waterfall is largely a matter of personal
Maintaining your swimming pool is not an easy task. However, it can become easier and even cost-effective if you use an inground pool cover. Such a blanket will protect your water from debris. It protects the sides of the tank from being damaged by the elements. In turn, the cleaning will be less ti
A definition of the aquarium term paired fins.
A leak in a swimming pool liner can mean big trouble in the summer. Once a leak starts to form, it will only keep getting worse as you and your family and friends continue to use the pool through the summer months. The leak could also end up wasting large amounts of water over time. So, as soon as y
Planning a pool project? No doubt you've been looking at photo after photo of swimming pools and spas of all kinds of sizes, shapes and styles. How about a little inspiration from some of the most luxurious world-class hotels? Maybe you can replicate one that comes close to your "dream poo
Beautiful pool in the back yardSwimming pool and pool house image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.comSwimming in a dirty pool isn't just unhygienic, it's unhealthy. Bacteria found in dirty pools may create infections, intestinal problems and other illnesses. Even private pools need regular...
Intex makes several different kinds of aboveground pools that range from vinyl-inflated pools to metal-framed pools that use a vinyl liner. Along with the pool, Intex manufactures all of the products you need to clean your pool. If the algae in your pool filters directly through the dirt collection
Hot tubs are a wonderful luxury to have in your home and wooden hot tubs provide genuine aesthetic value in the right setting. They are very expensive to construct, however, which may be enough to give some enthusiasts pause. Serious carpenters and those with a good knowledge of water systems can bu
A wall or a fence are both obvious choices for gaining privacy, marking bounaries and creating barriers. Not all walls and fences have to be typical or boring. Once you start investigating, you'll find that there are many materials and styles you can use. But if you've always dreamed of a
Intended for folks that are propitious as much as necessary to have a pool, pool maintenance is part of the box up. Pool continuance is awfully important to endorse hygiene and good pool chemistry.
A hot tub promises a relaxing luxury in the home. However, a number of practical challenges should be considered when deciding to install a hot tub into your home. The humidity that a hot tub produces and how to deal with it are among the primary factors to consider when purchasing a hot tub.
A detailed profile of the freshwater aquarium plant, Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'
The Best Book, Landscape Design & Outdoor Living category is new to the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards. The five finalists include books about succulent container gardening, designing for privacy, outdoor structures, outdoor DIY projects and all-things related to backyard living.
Many pool operators are turning to non chemical sanitation because the traditional methods of pool and spa maintenance have been shown to be environmentally hazardous and dangerous for bathers.Skin irritation, eye irritation, equipment corrosion and a growing problem with bather sensitivity to harsh
