Battery backup sump pump

This battery can be very helpful in case your main sump pump will stop working properly. Although it can be a good replacement, the battery backup is just for emergency cases and it’s not recommended for long usage. You will find here some important steps to be taken into consideration when working with a battery sump pump backup. How the backup sump pump is powered In case the main sump ...

Soil-based vs Soil-less gardening

  Before opting for soil-less or soil-based gardening, it is better to understand what both have to offer. As it happens with everything, from both methods we can extract some advantages. Soil-based gardening The most commonly found is the traditional gardening where the usage of soil is imperative. The quantity of crops harvested is strictly dependent on how you choose the soil. ...

A couple of things you should know about working with a hydroponic system

  Hydroponics is said to be one of the safest methods of harmoniously growing crops. But as it happens with everything, there are certain issues you should consider and avoid. Here are some tips on what to take care of when it comes to hydroponic gardening. First of all, be careful of how you use electricity near the water. You should regularly check for damages the electrical syste ...

Ventless garage heaters: the most innovative heaters

Ventless garage heaters are considered the ultimate innovation when it comes to garage appliances. How do they work? Well, these heaters don't vent the air outside of the house. Instead, oxygen is drawn for fuel combustion, while the heat that results from it is distributed inside the garage. They are considered to be a breakthrough in their field because no exchange of air from outside of you ...

Installation of a deadlock

A deadlock or a dead bolt as it is known, is a very good choice for the protection of your apartment, house, office or any other place you want to lock. Installing a dead bolt can be done even by yourself and the entire job shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes. The necessary materials are the following: deadlock kit, drill and bit, screwdriver and screws. Purchasing the deadlock First of ...

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Vermiculite and wick system

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Salt build-ups

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Rockwool growing media

In a hydroponic system, the growing media is very important. This is due to the fact that it pro...

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What is pumice?

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pH and hydroponics

  When you are talking of pH levels, you usually relate to alkalinity and acidity. Those...

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How to improve the ebb and flow system

  The ebb and flow hydroponic system is one of the easiest ways of growing hydroponicall...

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Hydroponic reflective surfaces

  A problem that comes up with aquaponics and hydroponics is the fact that there might be ca...

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What is higromite?

  Have you heard of higromite? It seems it makes its way towards the top of hydroponic g...

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Hydroponic garlic

  Hydroponic garlic is a bit tricky to grow due to the fact that it has special requirem...

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Hydroponic corn

  Corn is the particular hydroponic plant that grows very high. Usually gardeners tend t...

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Hydroponic carrots

  A hydroponic system can adapt to all your desires and needs. You just simply have to s...

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Grapefruit seed extract and algae

  As you seen in aquaponic ponds, algae gather up on any surface it can feed on. This ha...

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Fluorescent growing lights

  When it comes to growing indoors, the need of growing lights is crucial. The tricky pa...

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What is Coco Coir?

  There are various growing media used in hydroponics, but there is a relative new one t...

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Aquaculture and water quality

  Aquaculture is that harvesting option which is based on the production of fish, shellf...

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Aeroponics and hydroponics

    Aeroponics represents a type of gardening based on air or mist. The aeroponi...

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Common problems in aquaponics

    Knowing what goes wrong is the first step towards being successful in this f...

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6 basic hydroponic systems

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Hydroponic Drip system

  One of the most commonly found hydroponic system is the one called the Drip System. It...

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Hydroponic water culture system

  The water culture system is one of the simplest and commonly found among new comers. E...