http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=John+Stoner Pets John Stoner Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=376831&ca=Pets Like most other major projects, planning ahead will save you time, money and loads of frustration. Well planning your Koi pond design is no different. Take the time to plan out the project in detail before you turn the first shovel of dirt. Decide on the shape of your Koi pond. There will always be... Pets John Stoner Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=376843&ca=Pets To the novice a pond is a pond is a pond. When it comes to Koi ponds, this is a huge mistake. A koi pond is a complex water environment. Because of the nature of Koi fish – large and fast growing – the pond needs to be of adequate size. There are many things you have to consider when you start a pro... Pets John Stoner Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=376848&ca=Pets How fast to Koi grow? This is a question we hear often. A Koi’s grow the rate is dependent on the feeding pattern and several other factors. The key determinates are the water temperature, water quality, number of fish in the pond and the basic genetic background of the fish. Some types just grow fa... Home Management John Stoner Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=234051&ca=Home+Management During the Fall season and the cooler months of the year, people start to look for ways to extend the use of there outdoor living area. In the Spring they want to get out and use it sooner. If you live in the warmer parts of the country there is no reason why you can't use your outdoor area year rou... Home Management John Stoner Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=234048&ca=Home+Management That old patio or garden is starting to look a little old and dated. The flower beds really need to be dug up and redone. The shrubbery is starting to look a little scraggly. The deck may be starting to show the years even if you been careful to take care of it with yearly cleaning and scrubbing - e... Home Management John Stoner Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=234044&ca=Home+Management Now you can bring the calmness and serenity of the water features that you love so much in your outdoor garden or on your patio, into your home to enjoy every day, all year long. It's easy to do with the addition of any of the many indoor water fountains you can select from. The many types and style... Home Management John Stoner Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=234005&ca=Home+Management It's during the cold winter months in the North that one learns to appreciate even more the benefits of indoor fountains. (We also appreciate how great it would be if we could just pick and move South - but that's another story.) Most people equate water fountains with Spring and Summer, bringing th... Home Management John Stoner Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=233476&ca=Home+Management Most fountains whether they are large floor fountains, wall fountains or just tabletop fountains do not require much maintenance. Nevertheless, a little tender loving care will prevent any major problems and extend your fountain's life. Usually maintenance involves only cleaning the various parts of... Home Management John Stoner Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=233477&ca=Home+Management There are few pieces of furniture that are as versatile in style and function than today's modern gel fuel fireplace. Sometimes referred to as a ventless fireplace, these unique pieces of furniture have been known to serve a variety of needs. First and foremost they are a functioning fireplace. They... Gardening John Stoner Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=229673&ca=Gardening If it's time to give a face lift to your patio or garden why not look to add a new fountain or other type of water feature. Nothing adds distinction to a garden like water. The sound of moving water has been sought after by landscape architects the world over. The serenity that moving water brings i...