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Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream

Nature is beautiful. Everything that projects this wonderful serenity of nature is also great. Waterfalls and green growth around are spectacular. Now it is possible for us to build a backyard waterfall and stream in our home. It complements other features and also provides a…
Tressy
March 28, 2013
Guest Articles

How to Open a Pool after Winter Season

If you want to know how to open a pool then you've come to the right place. With spring around the corner we all want to get back to our pools, but we feel unsure about how this should be done. Luckily, we've listed a…
Tressy
March 13, 2013
Guest Articles

Pool Maintenance Essentials

Pool maintenance is very important and cannot be ignored. You should clean your pool regularly as they are open water systems that are prone to rain, snow, insects, debris and insects among others. Moreover, fallen leaves as well as other organic matter inside the pool…
Wellback
March 13, 2013
Guest Articles

Tips for Planning Your Pool

Though planning and building a pool can be an exciting experience for the people who know how to tackle the things but if you are not familiar with the things then you should read out tips planning pool provided in this article. You should be…
Wellback
March 13, 2013
Aquariums

540 Gallon Custom Aquarium

I recently built a 540 gallon aquarium. A unique 540 gallon aquarium however. In fact, the first of its kind. I wanted to take two completely separate 130 gallon aquariums, use both of their front and back long panels, and create as single large square…
Guest
March 8, 2013
Hydroponics

Barrelponics and Hydroponics – What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between hydroponics and Barrelponics?  Really, there is no difference.  In fact they are the same thing.  The only thing that makes them different is the name Barrelponics which was coined by Travis Hughey in 2005. Essentially, Barrelponics uses what could probably…
Butch
February 15, 2013
General Tips

3 Things to Look for In a Quality Epoxy Sealer

I get a lot of calls each day from people asking me about Pond Shield epoxy.  I receive questions about almost anything but the one thing the majority of them have in common is whether or not Pond Shield epoxy is the right product for…
Butch
February 8, 2013
Guest Articles

Six Tips For Natural Looking Water Features

By Ben Bowen All water features have similar “bones”. How you flesh them out makes the difference. In the last two decades the landscape water feature has become a common element in residential designs. As a result, more and more landscapers and homeowners are trying…
NWwatergardens
January 2, 2013
Testimonials

Solved a Leaking Problem

Your product solved a leaking  problem  in a 60-year-old cement fountain/pond after two other groups of people tried to fix it. Thanks Dan H - New Orleans, LA
Butch
December 21, 2012
Guest Articles

Are Pond Liners Toxic?

The above question is very important especially when you are building a pond to hold plant or animal life. If the liner turns out to be toxic, you cannot successfully keep aquatic plants or animals in it. This therefore means that you will not achieve…
Guest
November 29, 2012
General Tips

Non-Toxic Epoxies and Their Benefits

Most of us with ponds and other water features utilize them as a place to support life of all shapes and forms and that’s why it’s ever so important that all materials used are non-toxic. There are a wide range of different materials used when…
cormac84
November 28, 2012
Testimonials

I Highly Recommend The Product!

Thank you for such great attention to our request for the purchase of Pond Armor in light blue. The merchandise came right on time!! Even before time scheduled. The instructions were great and we followed them to the letter. The pond looks great and the…
Butch
November 5, 2012
Testimonials

Wonderful Product!

I have used and sold Pond Armor for the past 6 years, on my personal ponds and countless client ponds ! Wonderful product and Butch is great with tech support. Many uses for this product ! Seals great and provide an environment that is good…
Butch
October 29, 2012
General Tips

Setting Goals for a Pond Shield Epoxy Project

With as many things that could possibly be happening during the life of any project, things can quickly get out of hand and disorganized if an over-all plan is not in place.  That is why it is so important for setting goals for a Pond…
Butch
October 1, 2012
How To

What to Look for in an Epoxy Paint Sprayer

If you have decided to coat your pond with Pond Shield and have determined that using an epoxy paint sprayer is the way to go, there are some equipment aspects that you should be aware of. Not all spray machines are the same and if…
Butch
September 27, 2012
How To

How to Smooth Rough Concrete

When consumers start to look for advice on how to smooth rough concrete, they may feel frustrated or confused. Many people claim that there is no easy way to do this yourself, but this is misleading. There are actually a few things that can be…
Guest
September 26, 2012