Keeping Your Outdoor Fountain Tidy

It is essential to carefully maintain water fountains for them to perform optimally. A common problem with fountains is that they tend to collect dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. On top of that, algae can be a problem, as sun hitting the water enables it to form easily. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar

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Greece: Architectural Statuary

Though many sculptors were paid by the temples to decorate the detailed columns and archways with renderings of the gods of old, as the period came to a close, it became more common for sculptors to portray ordinary people as well mainly because many of Greeks had started to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Portraiture,

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Water Delivery Strategies in Historic Rome

Aqua Anio Vetus, the first raised aqueduct assembled in Rome, started providing the men and women living in the hills with water in 273 BC, even though they had relied on natural springs up till then. Over this period, there were only 2 other systems capable of delivering water to high areas, subterranean wells and cisterns, which amassed rainwater

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Can Outdoor Water fountains Help Purify The Air?

You can animate your living area by installing an indoor wall fountain. Your eyes, your ears and your health can be favorably influenced by including this type of indoor feature in your home. Scientific research supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. The negative ions emitted by water features are counterbalanced with the positi

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Egyptian Gardens and Their Influence on Europe

The Egyptian gardens are the oldest gardens that we have solid records of. Dating back into the centuries before Christ, pictures and engravings teach that Egyptian households were constructed all-around a collection of courtyards that showcased flora that was both useful and ornate. Originally, a row of trees along the inner wall of the building s

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