Respirators That Use HEPA Filter Cartridges

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Respirators protect individuals from inhaling harmful gases and vapors.Portrait image by Vaida from Fotolia.comRespirators are facial masks that are specifically designed to protect an individual from inhaling certain gases and vapors that can be harmful or deadly. According to the...

Black Algae Spots in Pools

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Pool owners who wake up on a warm morning and notice an algae bloom in their pool have a day of cleaning ahead. If black algae takes over your swimming pool, blue-green to dark black spots cover the pool plaster, tile and grout, explains the website Pool Center. This stubborn type of algae forms in

Gold Barb

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A profile and photo of the Gold Barb, Barbus schuberti, including habitat, care, feeding, and breeding.

Several Types Of Swimming Pool Steps And Ladders

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There is a wide variety of steps and ladders for different types of swimming pools. They come at available prices so purchasing them is not a problem. There are even already available in the package especially if you buy swimming pool kits.

Backyard of the American Craftsman

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The perfect playhouse is really left up to the imagination of the kid-sized home's builder and the child him or herself. Skill, the ability to follow directions, and patience help too. The elaborate and amazing playhouses built for Project Playhouse's 19th annual exhibit at the Irvine Spec

How to Clean the Cover of a Pool Pump

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A pool pump's job is to sit outside your pool and filter water through its interior to clean away water particles. Since it sits outdoors, dirt and debris can build up on the pump's exterior, especially by the end of the swimming season. Most manufacturers recommend cleaning the pump before winteriz

How to Repair a Leak in a Swimming Pool Skimmer

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A swimming pool skimmer works by drawing leaves, grass and other debris into the skimmer basket before they have a chance to sink to the bottom of the pool. Leaks in the skimmer occasionally occur and can result in substantial water loss over time if not addressed and repaired. Fortunately, repairin

How to Test if PVC Plumbing Leaks With Air

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A PVC pipe can develop a hole that is too small to see with the naked eye. If the PVC pipe is part of a swimming pool's pump plumbing, the water will not circulate correctly and it will instead leak from the hole and cause reduced air pressure. You can test a PVC pipe to see if there is a leak by us

Spirit on the Inside

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Each of the amazing playhouse designs for Project Playhouse are built by teams of contractors, builders, architects, interior designers, and landscapers. Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 in Orange County, California, and is the largest event of its kind in the United States. The playhouses are on d

What Size Pond Filter Do I Need for a 1,200-Gallon Pond?

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For ponds especially, determining the proper filter size is essential to ensuring optimum water quality. Recommended filter size is largely dependent on the presence or absence of fish in the pond. When in doubt, it is always better to over-filter your water with too large a filter than to under-fil

Water Care for Hot Tubs

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Hot tubs offer the opportunity to relax at the end of the day, or provide an unusual way to hang out with friends. However, if the water inside the hot tub is dirty and sticky, no one will want to use the hot tub. There are certain steps that should be taken every week and every few months to keep t

DIY Pool Heater

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Build a DIY solar pool heater to take advantage of free energy from the sun. Solar power can raise the temperature of your pool several degrees and extend your swimming season by at least three months. The technology is simple and parts are readily available.

How to Empty a Swimming Pool

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Swimming pools are nice places to hang out with families and friends and a cool venue to throw any kind of party. However, a good pool also needs cleaning and maintenance in order to keep its beauty at all times. Emptying a swimming pool is a good thing to do when you need to clean it, when you are

ovipositor

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A definition of the aquarium term ovipositor.

How to Detect a Leaking Swimming Pool

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Pools are great water features that enhance the summer fun of gardens. But pools can also leak out gallons of water and inflate your water bills. Find how to detect a leaking swimming pool.

Outdoor Holiday Wreaths - Who Has the Best?

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Whether you want one wreath or a dozen, these beauties have been personally checked out and are sure to be a favorite decoration year after year.

How to Make Your Sand Filter Work Much Better

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Sand filters are one of the most popular types of filters used in swimming pools. Both above ground and in-ground pools use them, and they are easy to care for. The filter is the most important part of your swimming pool maintenance. You need your filter to keep your water clean and free from bacter

Problems With a Green Pool

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Clear water signals a healthy swimming pool.Swimming-belt in swimming-pool. image by Saskia Massink from Fotolia.comA swimming pool filled with green water can ruin any number of afternoon plans. While it's frustrating putting off using the pool because of bad water conditions, it can be...

Using Chlorine or Bromine in a Hot Tub

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What is a Dormer?

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A dormer is a structure -- often a gabled extension -- built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window. A dormer has a small roof and frequently has a small gable over the vertical window. Dormers are a feature of Cottage or Picturesque architecture.