Monthly Archives: June 2010

My pool water is dark green, should I get chemicals to treat it or drain it and start from scratch?

Haven’t been able to afford a pool guy or chemicals to treat the pool for a little while. It is now like a swamp. Should I buy chemicals to treat it, will it even work or should I drain the pool and start from scratch. If I have to drain the pool, how do I … Continue reading

Swim Experience in a Golden Wave Swim Spa Anyone?

Swam in an Endless Pool and Dimensions 1 Swimspa. Looking to install a pool. Loved the Endless Pool Swim but not the equipment that needs to be stored somewhere else and so very noisy. Dimensions 1 pool swim seemed inferior by comparison, and not quite deep enough. Any suggestions for a reasonable "treadmill style" pool … Continue reading

HELP! Looking for garden statue for gift.?

I’ve been searching high and low for a garden statue of two girls and 1 boy playing marbles. We saw a set in someones yard but not sure where they came from. They are green and lightweight. I need this for a very important gift- I’ve been all over the internet and can’t find it. … Continue reading

I want to build a really knockout fish pond/water feature with a waterfall. Need really good reference help.?

I need good ideas for plants, fish, pumps, filters, liners, etc. I appreciate any help. Thank you.

what do you like to put inside your house?

that is if you have a house or ap[artment. I visualize my apartment with mix of asian flavor likw the chime wind with a charm, buddha statues for luck, wooden katana set, futon, few dragon statues, bamboo vase. Course i also would have black and silver furniture. I would have a secondary room as a … Continue reading

What is the cost for a swimming pool safety cover?

I am buying a house with a pool and was wondering what the cost would be for a manual or automatic pool cover. Also, as a comparison, the cost for a safety fence. The pool is a smaller lap pool.

How do i create a automatic misting system for my reptile cage?

I want one sort of like the vegetable misters at the market except in a cage. Or if youu know of a commercial one that would be nice too

How can I adhere a concrete bird bath to a concrete slab, so kids can't knock it over?

It is a 36 inch high bird bath/sundial that needs to be put on a large 20 foot diameter concrete slab at a school. So I know kids will be messing around it. What kind of adhesive can I use?

Where can I buy a fan heater without a thermostat?

it’s for a personal sauna I have. normal fan heaters cut-out prematurely due to the thermostat

Need advice on re painting an old garden statue…?

We’ve just moved into a house and the previous owners left an old statue of a horse jockey.He had been spray painted metallic red and using paint stripper we’ve managed to see what the original paint colors were. What would be the best paints to use on him now? And should we seal it as … Continue reading