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1. Concrete Ponds and Freezing Climates The pond liner advocates have maligned concrete constructed ponds and waterfalls for years by making spurious claims that concrete will crack and not hold up over time or in cold freezing climates. Here are the facts about the differences between... (posted by Doug 1 year 35 days ago.)

2. Fountain Water Level Controller You ask, what is a fountain water level controller ? It is a device that controls the level of water in a fountain. If you own a fountain or are thinking of getting one in the future or have a friend or family member who owns one, you need to read... (posted by Doug 1 year 37 days ago.)

3. Fountains May Not Be Forever After retiring from 30 years of designing and building well over two thousand waterfalls and fountains I have come to the conclusion that fountains are not everything that they seem or appear to be. Yes, most are elegant, charming, ornate... (posted by Doug 1 year 39 days ago.)

4. Solar Dehydrator or Solar Oven? Which is more versatile, a solar dehydrator or a solar oven? Many solar ovens are sold with the promise that, besides cooking food by the energy of the sun, you can also dehydrate food. I have owned two solar Sun Ovens for almost two years and... (posted by Doug 1 year 46 days ago.)

5. How to Dehydrate Foods in a Solar Oven Any solar oven can be converted into a dehydrator with the use of a solar oven dehydrator kit. Solar ovens cook the food rather than dry it because of the high temperatures that they reach. But a solar dehydrator kit controls the temperature of... (posted by Doug 1 year 52 days ago.)

6. A Disease of the Soul The Book of Job is an instruction manual on how to avoid unnecessary suffering as a result of courting the spirit of fear. Fear is the common denominator for many of man's mental and physical diseases, ranging from phobias to asthma, high blood... (posted by Doug 1 year 85 days ago.)

7. Is It God's Will For Us to Get Sick? Once we understand where sickness comes from, we can understand why we are able to get rid of it! God's word clearly reveals that both death and sickness originated with sin and are being spread by Satan. Romans 5:12-21 When Adam sinned, sin... (posted by Doug 1 year 85 days ago.)

8. Solar Oven Cooking & Food Dehydration-DIY Solar Oven Dehydrator Kit My wife and I have been living full time in a 40-foot motor home for over three years after we sold our house and donated everything to Disabled American Veterans. It has been a ride on the wild side, and part of that ride has been parking, and... (posted by Doug 1 year 86 days ago.)

9. Koi Pond - Which Pump to Use When I started in the waterfall and pond design & construction business in January of 1982, I was asking the same question. I had a slight advantage over most when it came to answering the question, "Which pump do I use?" I came out of the... (posted by Doug 1 year 99 days ago.)

10. Want a Koi Pond? Get a Clue Liner ponds leak, concrete ponds leach. Fish get diseases if they are not eaten first. Algae are a constant problem. And what about mosquitoes and West or East Nile Virus? Ponds are high maintenance, so do I get a pressurized bead bio-filter? Do... (posted by Doug 1 year 99 days ago.)

11. Water Feature Forums - Oh My! What a hoot! I'm learning a lot and fast about the nature of on-line forums. I can only speak of my experience with forums related to the water garden or water feature industry. I have decided to join a waterfall and pond related forum and start... (posted by Doug 1 year 100 days ago.)

12. Liner Disciples - Not Eating Their Own Dog Food I have been visiting water garden forums lately, and "I have not had this much fun since kindergarten art class." Wow! Did I discover something amazing. I have known for many years that one of the major challenges in raising koi fish is to keep... (posted by Doug 1 year 100 days ago.)

13. Why Build a Koi Pond With Concrete? Many pond builders have started out in the water garden industry by building ponds the easy way, by using a rubber liner, biofalls, and a sump pump. Many of these landscapers were not informed of what to expect in terms of durability and the... (posted by Doug 1 year 100 days ago.)

14. Would You Enjoy a Water Garden? Whether you are considering a water feature for your home or whether you build them for a living, this article is for you. There are increasingly greater numbers of people arriving at the startling revelation that water gardening is not what it... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

15. Pond Liner Defects and Why Waterfalls Leak So you are considering building your own koi pond, or having one built? Do not add your name to the growing list of disgusted leaky pond owners. Please research all aspects of water gardening before proceeding. I am not suggesting you google... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

16. Ponds and Waterfalls - A Growing Asset Ponds and waterfalls are fast becoming the focal point or centerpiece of many landscapes and properties today. Architects, builders and owners of both commercial and residential property are discovering the joy, pleasure and financial benefits... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

17. How to Build a Pondless Waterfall Definition: A pondless waterfall or "child-proof waterfall" is a waterfall that cascades into a subterranean catch basin or cistern rather than a pond. The collected water is then returned to the top of the waterfall by means of a pump system. ... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

18. Pondless Waterfalls - Have It Both Ways Many people who are looking for a waterfall are opting in for pond-less waterfalls - out of necessity, not choice. Ponds pose several challenges, some involving safety issues and some maintenance. Ponds and toddlers do not mix. Many people with... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

19. Make Your Pond Predator-Proof I will teach you how to build a new pond or remodel your existing pond and make it completely safe from predators - except for bears. If you have bears in your yard, you have more to worry about than losing some fish. If you have ever... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

20. Pond Construction - Liners vs. Concrete Many people are still searching the internet for information on how to build a waterfall or koi pond. Unfortunately, there is very little information regarding professional construction. There are thousands of websites involved in marketing pond... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

21. How Reliable is Your Water Leveler? Whether you sell pond or pool equipment or are in the market for a water leveler for maintaining the level of water in your pool, pond, fountain, hot tub or water garden, here are some important facts that could eventually save you both time and... (posted by Doug 1 year 101 days ago.)

22. Buyer Beware - Pond Liners Do you waste your money on lottery tickets? Feed your hard earned money to the one-armed bandits in the casinos? Drive without a seat belt? Then a pond liner is for you. You obviously like taking chances and are not too concerned about the... (posted by Doug 1 year 105 days ago.)

23. Pond Liners: 7 Reasons Why I Don't Use Them 1. Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as you leave it in the box, and store... (posted by Doug 1 year 105 days ago.)

24. Virtual Pond Design Digital Designs are not only a current wave or trend, it is predicted to be the wave of the future. I am glad I discovered this concept four years ago and adapted it to my water feature business. I started constructing waterfalls in 1982 and... (posted by Doug 1 year 105 days ago.)

25. Design a Pond and Make Money From Home If you have read any of my articles before, you know I specialize in sharing my knowledge and experience in the water garden business over the past 30 years. Because I don't own or promote a water garden supply store, I can therefore present... (posted by Doug 1 year 105 days ago.)