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Highlights The typical cost to build a koi pond ranges from $450 to $100,000, with a national average cost of $14,00...
Some people love the backbreaking business of taking care of their lawn and garden. Then there’s the rest of us: We’d...
Very few homeowners have a perfectly situated inground pool that’s open to both air and sunshine yet protected from t...
Most modern pool patches are easy to use, effective, and very low cost when compared with professional repair. They n...
Highlights The cost to add a pond ranges from $1,220 to $5,552, with homeowners across the country paying an average...
Swimming pools may conjure images of fun in the sun, but they aren’t exclusively used during the daytime. Many pool o...
While unwinding after a long day with a soak in a hot tub, jets massaging away aches and a glass of wine in hand, the...
Installing a hot tub on a deck can certainly kick your outdoor living space up a notch. Adding this oasis for relaxat...
Typical Range: $1,000 to $4,000 National Average: $2,078Whether a home has municipal water or well water, the wate...
Backyard water features enhance the beauty and tranquility of a landscape, making a yard more visually interesting an...
Every man-made pond needs a liner to ensure the water doesn’t leak out into the surrounding soil. Shopping for the be...
As wildfires rage, droughts persist, and heat waves impact much of the country, water restrictions are becoming more ...
Whether you already have an above-ground pool in your backyard or are looking to set one up soon, it’s important to k...
Amazon Prime Day continues through the end of today, July 13, and the deals are still coming in hot—including those o...
A water cooler offers easy access to a plentiful supply of cold, refreshing water. This convenient appliance is usefu...
Although it is possible to use a brush and manual vacuum to clean your pool, it's not a task many pool owners have th...
Backyard pools are a great place to exercise, relax, and have fun with family and friends. However, algae can get in ...
Typical Range: $500 to $6,000 National Average: $1,500You don’t often consider anything about the water in your ho...
Does excess rainwater cause problems for your landscape? Corral it to make a right-as-rain garden for pollinators.
Q: I want to replace my unattractive downspouts with something just as functional, only created for beauty—both visua...
An above-ground pool can offer summertime fun and a relief from the heat, but only if the water is free from harmful ...
Rain chains bring a little bit of charm to the landscape and can function as beautiful alternatives to traditional gu...
Moving water is enchanting. A backyard pond or water garden can help create a calming atmosphere and adds visual valu...
Common tap water may contain contaminants due to the pipes it travels through and chemicals used in the municipal fil...
A pool pump circulates chemicals through pool water and filters out impurities and cloudiness. With a quality pool pu...
Floats are a must for keeping your pool party interesting and lively. Depending on the size of your pool and your zea...
Basements are subject to flooding because they’re below grade. If water trickles in, it has no place to go. Many base...
To reduce contaminants from drinking water or improve the taste and smell of tap water, water filters in refrigerator...
Above-ground pools let you lounge, laugh, and splash to your heart’s delight. They’re easier to install than inground...
From koi ponds to waterfalls, birdbaths to garden streams, we've gathered together our favorite backyard bubblers, gurglers, and soothers.
Few people enjoy vacuuming their swimming pool, but it’s an important maintenance task that limits the growth of alga...
From waterfalls to waterslides, dream big with these out-of-this-world swimming pools.
A working sprinkler head can be key to maintaining a healthy and well-watered landscape. Your lush lawn demands regul...
Water that contains any of the following contaminants could pose a risk to your family’s health and the lifespan of your home’s plumbing and fixtures. Learn what ...
If you've spent any time at all on social media these past few years, you've probably heard stories about homeowners ...
For refreshing summer fun, nothing beats a backyard swimming pool. While the water is the main focus, it’s the deckin...
A rain garden is an excavated depression, surrounded on one or more sides by an earthen berm for water retention, and...
A pool is a perk many homeowners long for, and most imagine soaking up the sun while dipping their toes in the water. But indoor pools bring a whole new level of ...
‘Bet you’re good and ready for your first plunge in your beloved backyard pool. Before you start splashing, though, y...
Water brings a touch of enchantment, transforming an ordinary landscape into something magical. Whether you yearn to ...
Sprinklers keep your lawn looking great most of the year, but when autumn rolls along, take some time to empty and in...
Nothing says summer like a refreshing swim in the backyard pool. But your swimming pool does need care—and doses of t...
For those who are lucky enough to own a swimming pool, this is the best time of year. But as you soak in the sun, you...
The soothing sound of flowing water has long been a feature of celebrated gardens around the world. Not only does a fountain add welcome beauty to an outdoor spac...
Whether you're building a new swimming pool or retrofitting your existing one, be proactive in pursuing the many new methods and technologies that can help you ke...
Above-ground pools have never been known for high style. Still, they remain a popular and budget-friendly option for those unable—or unwilling—to shell out a fort...
Nothing epitomizes leisure more than a swimming pool. For some it is a symbol of affluence, but for others a pool is ...
The sound of running water can be very soothing—that is, as long as it’s not coming from a broken pipe in the middle ...
The sense of serenity you get relaxing in your yard can be enhanced by the sound of a babbling brook or waterfall, bu...
Just to be clear, the kind of pond we’re referring to doesn’t involve swimming, fishing, or boating. We’re talking ab...
Waterfront property sells at a hefty premium. But don't be discouraged if you're landlocked. You can create your own home-by-the-sea environment with a pool house...
Of all homeowner responsibilities, few so clearly indicate the end of summer as closing the swimming pool. Properly d...
These clever water games and activities will have everybody cooled down and perked up faster than you can say "cannonball!"
An in-ground pool is the ultimate in backyard upgrades. If you’ve always wanted one, now may be the time. Prices have...
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under five in the United States. Most deaths occur in fami...
Textures and coatings can give you a lasting concrete pool deck to match your needs and weather challenges. Creating...
Ah, pools. Whether humble aboveground 15-footers or elaborately designed in-ground beauties, swimming pools are refre...
Nothing quite soothes the soul like the sound of burbling water. Even though we have a long and narrow backyard, we a...
I don’t meditate and I don’t go for weekly massages to unwind. Years ago, I discovered something much more cost-effec...
Adding a water feature to your patio, garden, or yard is easy, particularly if you consider one of the ten products shown here.
Living in the northeast and being a "pool-free" homeowner, I rarely think about the luxury enjoyed by countless homeo...
Don Humphrey is spraying a cement and polymer mix onto the pool edge.
Bob joins Tom McNealy to excavate and pour a gunite cement swimming pool.
Bill Jasper joins Bob for the installation of a removable Baby Barrier pool fence.
Bob watches as a pool cage is constructed. It is rated to withstand a wind load of 130 miles per hour
Larry Long (from Anthony & Sylvan Pools) explains the excavation and preliminary work of building a new pool. Reinforcing rods are used to help the concrete hold ...
Bob outlines the building plans for the new back porch and pool deck at the Studio City, CA project house.
In the final step of the pool's contruction, the basin is washed and vacuumed before plastering begins. Bob discusses the materials and the mixing ratio used in t...
Bob tours the home's exterior, noting that the crowned gates are complete and that a locking latch has been added to secure the pool. Bob also remarks on the land...
Bob discusses the addition of a swimming pool with the project architect.
Bob and Pete, the foreman of the swimming pool construction crew, survey the property and review the installation plans.
Bob observes as gunite is poured over rebar to form the bottom and sides of the swimming pool cavity.
Bob discusses tile and its process of application with the foreman of the pool installation contracting crew.
Bob tours the finished porch and pool area, and exchanges comments on the beautiful completed project with the architect.
