Aluminum roof costs

There are many advantages that aluminum roofs offer. It is becoming more and more popular because of its costs and durability. Durability It is one of the most durable materials in nature. It can withstand any type of corrosion. It is rust-resistant and also cannot take weather damage. Aluminum is very lightweight and needs less structural support, meaning that it has lower installation ...

All about board fences

A board fence is easy to build, economic and visually attractive. Although it can take some time and effort to do it yourself, this will help you save some money that you’d otherwise use as labor costs. Fence functions A board fence can be the perfect one for fitting any need. You can use it for privacy or as a quick way to delineate a backyard or to spruce up landscaping. If the boards ...

Wood treatment for mildew problem

Mildew can grow on any surface as long as it's moisture, dim light and also a warm temperature. Wood is one of those mildew-prone surfaces.Treating wood may be a more complicated problem but it's not impossible. Tools and Materials Needed: Sandpaper Oxygen Bleach (liquid or powder) Funnel Spray Bottle Hot Water Measuring Cup Sponge Brush Gloves Bucket Removing paint ...

How to measure the volume of an air conditioner

Before you actually go to the hardware store and buy yourself an air conditioner, you need to measure the right volume of the air conditioner, according to your needs. You need to do this because otherwise the efficiency will be lost. If the air conditioner is too small, then the machine will struggle to maintain the temperature. If the machine is too large, it will cool the air too much and u ...

All about plumbing – part 1

Plumbing an aquaponic system is as important as choosing the fish species or the growing media. You will have to choose the plumbing by considering your system`s design and placing. So, here are some tips on plumbing that will help you establish the perfect system. First thing to take into account is that there are different types of pipes. As an example, the PVC pipe is the most common item fo ...

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Rockwool growing media

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pH and hydroponics

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Hydroponic reflective surfaces

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What is higromite?

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Hydroponic garlic

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Hydroponic corn

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Hydroponic carrots

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Grapefruit seed extract and algae

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Fluorescent growing lights

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What is Coco Coir?

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Common problems in aquaponics

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Hydroponic water culture system

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