How to Power Wash Swimming Pools

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The buildup of algae, dirt and other bacteria in a swimming pool is a common problem. Fortunately, you can easily clean your pool inside and out using a power or pressure washer. The washer, combined with the proper power washing solution, forces buildup to be lifted from the surface due to great pr

How to Add Muriatic Acid to an Above Ground Pool

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Above ground swimming pool water needs to stay in a certain range of alkalinity to be safe to swim in. Adjusting the pool chemicals is an ongoing procedure because oils from your body and elements such as dust and rain water disrupt the chemistry in the pool water. The use of muriatic acid trims the

Alarm Systems ~ Driveways

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Everyone knows that when it comes to keeping your home or business safe and secure, security is something to not take lightly. It is a well known fact that one of the biggest area's overlooked ...

Cheapest Way to Heat an Above Ground Pool

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Maintaining a pool--be it above ground or in-ground--can be a huge expense. However, the method used to heat your above-ground pool is one area where you can save plenty of money.

How to Grow Robert Poore Phlox From Seed

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Robert Poore phlox is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant. This variety of phlox is hardy to U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 through 9, and it grows up to 5 feet tall with a 3-foot spread. The Robert Poore phlox blooms from August to September with violet to pink flowers. It wil

How to Fill Bubble Holes in Cement

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A certain amount of air in cement mix is desirable. Air lets moisture expand and contract in a freezing environment without damaging the concrete. When you have bubble holes, also known as bug holes and honeycombs, on the surface of your casting, something has gone wrong. Your cement mix was too thi

Selecting the Right Grass for Your Lawn

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So, you've decided to bite the bullet and re-lay your lawn or convert something that is pretty much a mud patch into a nice grassed area. One of the things you will be facing is the decision as to which type of grass to use.

Weber Grill Identification

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Summer is the perfect time of year for outdoor cooking. Weber, headquartered in Palatine, Illinois, produces different types of gas (which run on liquid propane), electric and charcoal grills.The company even produces portable gas grills and charcoal grills that you can take on your next camping tr

Lawn and Landscape Online Forums - Just Choose One That Fit to You

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Anyone who has hobby and are interested in gardening will be satisfied to know that there are numerous lawn and landscape online forums. There will be many queries as well as advices related to lawn and landscape that can be very helpful for them.

Ugly Septic Tank In Your Yard? Wells, Vents, Utility Boxes? Fight Back With Fake Rocks!

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Utilities like septic tanks, well heads, vents, and utility boxes are total eyesores. And they always seem to be placed in the most obvious of places in the yard. Thanks to recent leaps and bounds in plastic molding technology there's a slew of new realistic fake rocks homeowners can use to hid

Finding Outdoor Gazebo Plans

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If you'd like to find your very own gazebo design to enable you to start building your own gazebo, then you will need to make sure that you find an outdoor gazebo plan that fits ...

How to Patch a Torn Sling on a Patio Chair

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A sling patio chair features a thick, heavyweight fabric slung over a metal or plastic frame. The fabric hangs on the frame and supports the weight of whoever sits in the chair. If the sling is torn, the chair is no longer safe to sit in. If the tear is less than 2 to 3 inches in length, you can pat

How to Add Topsoil to a Lawn

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Adding a layer of topsoil to inclined areas of your lawn is one way to level things out and help promote proper drainage. Topsoil can also be used to cover tree roots and repair damaged sections of the lawn. Because topsoil is the portion of the soil from which most grass draws its nutrients, lawns

Copper Weathervanes - They Add Ambiance to Your Home

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There is a certain level of prestige that comes upon your home when you proudly display copper weathervanes on your home. No matter the type of design that you choose, its majestic presence is admired by those who would pass by your home. It tells them that the owner has great taste in design; one s

How to Root Cryptomeria Japonica Cuttings

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Cryptomeria japonica, more commonly known as Japanese cedar, is a hardy plant that often grows 50 to 60 feet tall in an urban setting and can grow to 100 feet tall in the wild. The bark of the Japanese cedar is reddish and peels off in long strips from mature trees. Propagating these trees from cutt

How to Replace the Rope on a Toro Mower

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Many Toro lawnmowers use a pull-string starter. You pull a spring-loaded string to spin a flywheel on the crankshaft, which causes the cylinder to fire and the mower to begin running by itself. Over time, a mower's pull string can become worn and frayed, eventually leading to breakage. If the string

It Is So Scorching Around Perth in the Summer You Need to Know The Best Places to Swim

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It is extremely hot in Perth during the summer season there, and summer is very much the lengthiest season as well. Sometimes you just need to find ways to cool down, and other than hanging ...

Using Your Landscaping to Support Wildlife During Winter

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A well-maintained landscape can add value to your home, but it can also add value to the environment. Learn ways your landscaping trees or shrubs can be used to support wildlife throughout the winter months.

Is It Cheaper to Install a Deck or a Patio?

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Raw materials may cost slightly more for patios than for decks.patterned brick patio image by David Levinson from Fotolia.comDecks Seem AffordableMany homeowners choose wood deck construction for its ease of use and relatively lightweight nature. Although wood offers a low raw material...

Economic Bulletin Board Ideas

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There are several options available to make an inexpensive bulletin board out of something besides cork. Search for lightweight materials that push pins slide easily in and out of when looking for alternatives. Look for ways to recycle materials for use in a bulletin board. It's cost effective and e