The Charm of Wall Water Fountains

A wall fountain can be an important design element in your house or workplace, enough so that it leaves a good impression on your family and friends alike. In addition to the soothing background sounds a wall water feature contributes to any living space, it also imparts charm. Think of the positive effects it will have on guests when they experien

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Your Herb Garden: The Basics

A lot of gardeners notice that they are drawn to knowing more about herbal plants as they are simple to grow and excellent to use in cooking. They are incredibly easy to grow both indoors or outdoors, and offer instant gratification as you can incorporate them in a wide array of recipes including soups, marinades and sauces. Maintaining your herb g

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Early Water Supply Solutions in Rome

With the development of the 1st raised aqueduct in Rome, the Aqua Anio Vetus in 273 BC, folks who lived on the city’s hillsides no longer had to rely strictly on naturally-occurring spring water for their needs. When aqueducts or springs weren’t accessible, people dwelling at raised elevations turned to water taken

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The City Of Rome, Gian Bernini, And Outdoor Water Fountains

There are countless famed Roman fountains in its city center. One of the best ever sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed, conceived and built nearly all of them. He was also a city designer, in addition to his skills as a water fountain developer, and records of his life's work are apparent all through the avenu

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Setting Up and Maintaining Large Garden Fountains

An important facet to think about is the size of the outdoor wall fountain in respect to the space in which you are going to install it. In order to hold up its total weight, a solid wall is needed. So areas or walls which are smaller in size will most likely require something light. In order to run the fountain, an electrical plug will need to be

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