Swimming Pools & Spas

How to Budget for a Swimming Pool

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Swimming pools can provide hours of fun and enjoyment for the entire family. It's a large investment, though, and not one to be decided on lightly. It isn't simply a matter of throwing a pool in the backyard. You also have to consider your ... more »

How to Build a Pool Slide

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Whether you want a simple slide, similar to a playground model, or an elaborate design with a slide carved out of a faux rock wall, a pool slide can add value and excitement to the pool in yard. Making sure your slide is well-built and stable ... more »

How to Buy a Pool Liner

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Pool liners come in different materials, styles, patterns and sizes. They add a decorative touch to the swimming pool and cover any visible defects. If you have an in ground or above ground pool, installing a pool liner will give it a new look... more »

How to Buy a Pool Vacuum

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Getting the right equipment makes the time-consuming job of manually vacuuming a pool a little easier. Most pool vacuums consist of an inexpensive vacuum head that attaches to a telescopic pole. A hose also attaches to the vacuum head that routes ... more »

How to Buy a Swimming Pool Sand Filter

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When it comes to swimming pool filters, you have three main choices: diatomaceous earth (DE), sand or cartridge filters. Sand makes a great economical choice. As dirty water pushes through the sand, debris catches in the surface area of the sand, ... more »

How to Calculate Swimming Pool Volume in Gallons

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Anyone who has a swimming pool, understands the importance of calculating pool water volume. To use the correct amount of chemicals to keep the pool clean, you need to know how many gallons of water your pool holds... more »

How to Clean a Cloudy Pool

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Pool water becomes cloudy due to inadequate cleaning and limited usage that causes the water to become stagnant. Failure to maintain a pool creates a variety of problems that ultimately make the pool water polluted and cloudy. Follow these steps ... more »

How to Clean a Home Spa

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A home spa or hot tub is a godsend to many families and couples who want to relax and have fun while enjoying health benefits. While these spas are fun to use, cleaning them can become a chore if you let the task go too long or use the wrong ... more »

How to Clean a Mud-Contaminated Swimming Pool

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It may be an extremely rainy season, you might be the victim of a small landslide or construction could be going on around your home--any of these things could have caused your swimming pool to become mud-contaminated. You can clean it with a ... more »

How to clean up after your pool cover falls in.

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Having your pool cover fall into the pool during the winter can leave you with a very messy pool to clean up. While this can be a very time consuming task to get your pool clean, there are some tips that can help make the job quicker and cheaper. ... more »

How to Find a Leak in an Inground Swimming Pool

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The water in your inground swimming pool seems to be evaporating quicker than usual. Instead of paying someone big bucks to test your pool for a leak, you can test it yourself, and all it will cost you is the price of a 5-gallon bucket and some tape... more »

How to Fix a Leak in an Above Ground Pool

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Leaks are common in an above ground pool. The common causes are water evaporation or problems within the different parts of the pool. The best way to detect a leak in an above ground pool is to monitor the water level every day. Follow the steps ... more »

How to Fix a Pool Liner

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Problems with your pool liner are generally caused by a leak or a misaligned liner bead that, if left unattended, could cause considerable damage. Repairing a damaged liner is easy if you know how. Following are some simple steps most ... more »

How to Install a Pool Liner

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A pool liner's function for an above-ground pool is to keep water in the pool and prevent it from leaking. The pool liner doesn't serve a support purpose, so it's important to install it properly so it isn't stretched or pulled too tight. Stretch ... more »

How to Install a Salt Chlorinator

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A salt chlorinator may be installed into a new or existing swimming pool with very little difference in instruction. Installation tests basic PVC plumbing and electrical skills. The electrical wiring is similar to that of a pool pump or timer. ... more »

How to Install a Swimming Pool Fence

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A swimming pool fence doesn't just add beauty to the backyard--it also adds safety. Every summer, we hear of tragic drowning deaths that could have been prevented. Fortunately, pool fences are relatively easy to install... more »

How to Install a Swimming Pool In-Ground

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Installing an in-ground pool yourself allows you to create your own timetable and save lots of money. Each pool brand and model will have its own specific installation instructions, but all will follow these same basic steps. If you're willing ... more »

How to Keep Birds out of Swimming Pools

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Swimming pools are an endless source of fun for the entire family. During the hot months of summer they are an escape from the stifling heat, and they are also a great way to get exercise. Having your own swimming pool at home does present some ... more »

How to Make a Swimming Pool Safe

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Having a backyard swimming pool has its definite advantages, but when you have young children, it's a certain danger unless you make safety your primary concern. More than 2,000 kids under five are injured annually in the U.S. from pool accidents ... more »

How to Purchase a Solar Swimming Pool Cover

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Swimming pools covers are essential for protection during the fall and winter months as well as for safety purposes for households with children. Solar swimming pool covers save you on energy costs because they allow the water to heat from the ... more »

How to Reduce Swimming Pool Heating Costs

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Pool owners love having this luxury right in their backyards but don't enjoy paying the extra costs that accrue in running them. Those who invest in heaters to extend the number of weeks their pools are open face extra challenges in keeping their ... more »

How to Regrout a Swimming Pool

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Tile is easy on the feet, and beautiful, and it also retains its color longer than other pool surfaces. The grout that holds that tile in place, however, can become grimy, dirty and cracked. Replacing the grout is a time- and labor-intensive job, ... more »

How to Remove Concrete Sealer from Swimming Pool Caulking

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Removing old concrete sealer is important for further problems one may encounter in the swimming pool, creating a dirty, or old appearance and various issues such as rotting... more »

How to Remove Mildew From a Hot Tub

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It's spa season. You've waited to pour that glass of wine, light your outdoor fireplace, put on some soothing music and dip your toes into that wonderful, hot water ready to jet your worries away. You lift the hot tub cover in anticipation and ... more »

How to Repair Fiberglass Swimming Pools

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Over time, fiberglass swimming pools require more and more maintenance. Constant contact with water and the chemicals used in swimming pools causes fiberglass to break down. The effects are even more pronounced in areas where seasonal temperature ... more »

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