After a long week, sometimes a quick getaway can replenish your batteries and renew your energy. Although finding the right place for such a short trip is not always easy. The following is a list of some great spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City Depending on where you reside, The Big Apple can be reached quite easily by flying, dr
Water-raising System by Camillo Agrippa
In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting discovery captivated the attention and compliments of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the final mentions of the device. Merely years later, in 1592, the earliest contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, perhaps making the unit ou
Weekend Getaways Not Far from Home
Life is short – fit in some enjoyable weekend getaways every now and then to chill out, have a good time, and get away from your daily routine. But finding the best place for such a quick trip is not always very easy. The following is a list of some perfect spots for a weekend trip you will love. New York City You can go to New Yor
A Small Garden Space? Don't Fret! You Can Still Have a Water Fountain
Since water makes a reflection, small spaces will appear larger. Increasing the reflective attributes of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. Night time is a great occasion to draw attention to the illuminated, colored underwater lights in your new water feature. Solar powered eco-lights are excellent during the day and
The First Water Garden Fountains
As originally developed, water fountains were designed to be practical, guiding water from streams or aqueducts to the residents of towns and settlements, where the water could be utilized for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. To produce water flow through a fountain until the late 1800’s, and generate a jet of water, required gravi