WATER FEATURES
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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 relief from the heat, but only if the water is free from harmful al...
Rain chains bring a little bit of charm to the landscape and can function as beautiful alternatives to traditional gu...
Moving water is enchanting. Any backyard pond helps create a calming atmosphere and adds visual value to the landscap...
Though the water in the U. S. is closely regulated and largely safe, it still may contain contaminants due to the pip...
Staying hydrated is key for a healthy lifestyle. A water cooler offers easy access to a plentiful supply of cold, ref...
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 to improve the taste and smell of tap water, water filters in refrigera...
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 pools, but it’s an important maintenance task that limits the growth of algae and al...
From waterfalls to waterslides, dream big with these out-of-this-world swimming pools.
Your lush lawn demands regular watering, and you likely rely on your sprinkler system for that. Trouble is, even depe...
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 ...
You may have seen this farmhouse trend: Stock tank pools repurpose the large containers that traditionally provide wa...
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 ...
You rely on your sprinklers to keep your lawn looking great most of the year, but when autumn rolls along, you need t...
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...
Aboveground 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 fortu...
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.
