The world’s smallest steam engine has been created by the University of Stuttgart and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. “We’ve developed the world’s smallest steam engine, or to be more precise the smallest Stirling engine, and found that the machine really does perform work,” said physicist Clemens Bechinger Read more
This is ingenious! Royal College of Art graduates Alexander Groves, Azusa Murakami and Kieren Jones have designed a plastic collecting ship utilizing an old fishing trawler that is re-engineered to scoop up plastic from the oceans and then sort the debris by size. A flotation tank separates out the denser Read more
Swimming pools make excellent outdoor entertaining and living areas during the summer, but they can seem like a waste of space in winter. If not looked after, your swimming pool and pool fencing can become run down and worn out.
If you want an attractive pool area through winter, you will have to put in some hours and a little elbow grease. Things like your glass pool fences will need to be cleaned regularly, and you must watch your pool’s water levels at all times not letting it go too low. You need to weed and keep your garden trimmed and your walkways and decking area need to be swept or pressure cleaned too. It can be hard to get the motivation to look after your pool and pool fencing throughout the winter, so we’ve compiled the following list of top tips to help you out.
Make Sure You Keep Your Pool Fence Clean
If you have a glass pool fence, it’s extremely important to keep it clean and well-maintained. A dirty glass fence looks terrible, and letting grime and dust build-up can damage the surface of your glass panels and metal fittings.
Cleaning your pool fence is very easy if you do it regularly. Fill up a bucket with warm water and a bit of dish-washing detergent, and wash your glass pool fence panels like you would a window. Ensure you dry the fence when cleaning to prevent streaks and other watermarks from forming.
Have you ever thought of creating a beautiful haven outdoors that can be used for rest and relaxation, entertaining family and friends or for alfresco meals with the family?
Such a place will add great value to your property and help to keep you healthy by offering a way to reduce your stress levels.