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  • Laying, gluing and welding pool liners correctly

    An empty, bright blue swimming pool with a smooth pool liner, gray steps in one corner, and a circular drain on the wall. The outdoor pool is surrounded by unfinished ground and scattered greenery. www.commaik.de

    In this article, I describe how the new pool liner was laid, glued and welded to the walls and floor of our new pool. The pool steps and the sunbathing area in the water were lined with a special pool liner that makes the surface non-slip. The new pool in the garden was built with concrete formwork blocks and replaces our old steel wall pool. Before I can lay the liner in the concrete pool, some preparations are necessary. In this article I will show you every step.

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    8. June 2025
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    Update Reolink firmware quickly and safely: Step-by-step guide for cameras and NVRs

    7. February 2025
    A sprinkler sprays water over a dry, brown patch of lawn in a sunny backyard, illustrating the importance of garden irrigation. A blue shed and green trees provide a lush backdrop. www.commaik.de

    Planning automatic garden irrigation: step-by-step instructions for efficient lawn irrigation

    21. February 2025
  • Winterizing the pool – putting pool technology into operation and adjusting water values

    A small backyard swimming pool with clear blue water is surrounded by patio stones. The covered outdoor seating area, topped with solar panels, offers a perfect spot for winterizing the pool. A palm plant sits in the foreground. www.commaik.de

    Winterizing the pool is at the top of my to-do list in spring. The winter safety devices must be dismantled and the pool technology must be installed. The water values are checked and readjusted. The filter systems are also reactivated. So nothing stands in the way of a great swimming season. In this article, you’ll find out which steps are important and how I prepared my pool optimally for sunny bathing days.

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    17. October 2025
    A hardy palm tree planted in a gravel bed stands in the foreground of a backyard with a blue swimming pool, blue shed, patio cover, and outdoor furniture in the background. www.commaik.de

    Hardy palms for the garden – these 5 species can withstand frost down to -15 °C

    30. March 2025
    A modern, automated litter box with a circular opening sits on a wooden floor next to a wooden pillar and light gray wall. The litter box is empty and clean. www.commaik.de

    Automatic litter box test: Self-cleaning litter box without odor – Mova LR10

    12. December 2025
  • Build your own garden kitchen – brick and glue walls with aerated concrete

    Partially built garden kitchen with light-colored gas concrete blocks, open walls and unfinished columns on a concrete foundation. Trees and a wire fence can be seen in the background. www.commaik.de

    After the base of the new garden kitchen was set and aligned with the gas concrete blocks, I could now start building the walls with the Ytong blocks. A special feature here should become the bar counter of the pool bar, in addition to the window on the south side.

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    Renovating the garden terrace: switching from wood to WPC and aluminum profiles

    17. March 2024
    Partially built garden kitchen with white gas concrete blocks forming the base, set on a concrete patio. A black grill stands against the back wall, while construction tools and materials are scattered around the area. www.commaik.de

    Build your own garden kitchen – Masonry walls with aerated concrete

    26. September 2021
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    28. April 2021
  • Inflatable whirlpool MSpa Alpine Tekapo – experience after 1 year

    An inflatable whirlpool filled with bubbling water with the bold lettering Whirlpool Sauna & Spa MSpa Alpine and a red border to emphasize the soothing whirlpool experience. www.commaik.de

    We were able to extensively test our inflatable hot tub, the MSpa Alpine, for a good year. Now it’s time to give feedback on usage, maintenance, pros and cons. Is a whirlpool bath worth it? What are the running costs? What problems arise when installing the pool in the basement? I will explore all these questions in the following article. I have written a first article on the construction of the whirlpool here.

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    6 steps to perfect pool water after the winter break

    14. February 2025
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    Converting a pool – dismantling an old steel wall pool

    8. March 2021
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  • Build garden house with bird aviary yourself

    A small wooden garden house with large windows stands on a concrete foundation, surrounded by dirt, construction materials, and wooden planks, set in an outdoor area with trees and houses in the background. www.commaik.de

    The garden shed for the aviary was built just 2 days after the concrete foundation in the garden was completed. The concrete surface was dry and stable enough even if the entire floor slab would certainly need a few more weeks to dry out.

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    8. March 2021
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    5. August 2021
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    17. October 2025
  • Build your own pool – Masonry walls with reinforcement | Set formwork stones

    Partially constructed cinder block walls on a wet concrete floor, with stacked bricks and construction materials, including pipes and cables, suggest preparations to build a pool. The area appears to be under construction. www.commaik.de

    The plans for the construction of our new pool in the garden were finalized and the construction of the pool could continue with the masonry of the pool walls. This step was not particularly complicated, but it was much more time-consuming to implement. This time the pool was built from solid stones. Of course, these had to be carried to the construction site first. Of course, the formwork blocks also had to be cut and adjusted before installation. In the following article, I describe how we implemented all of this to build our new pool in the garden.

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    14. February 2025
    A large pile of broken concrete and rubble sits on the floor of an unfinished construction site, surrounded by concrete walls and building materials, hinting at future plans for a pool installation. www.commaik.de

    Converting the pool – demolishing the old retaining walls

    23. March 2021
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    7. November 2021
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In this construction diary, we share our experience in the renovation and modernization of our Art Nouveau villa and hope to give a few suggestions and tips to some of you.

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