Swimming Pools & Spas

How to Buy a Pool Float

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Pool floats are a great way to relax in your pool and let your cares drift away. However, choosing the right pool float is the key to a truly relaxing day off. The correct size depends on the size of your pool and the correct shape depends on how ... more »

How to Buy a Pool Raft

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Picture summertime fun and you're going to see a lot of things, but one of the first things that comes into your mind is going to involve a swimming pool. Whether your preference is to lounge pool side or swim with family and friends, it's a good ... more »

How to Choose a Swimming Pool

By David Kingsbury

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If the ocean is too far away and your local lake is murky as dishwater, you may want to consider buying a swimming pool to meet your aquatic needs. Luckily, swimming pools come in a variety of shapes and designs, which accommodate everyone from ... more »

How to Dry Towels After Swimming

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Drying towels after swimming (and afternoon showers have started).. more »

How to Get Rid of Algae in a Swimming Pool

By L1onherd

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If you have a pool, you might have experienced algae growth. If your water has somewhat of a green color or visible growth on the pool walls or floor you could have algae growth. It’s best to treat this problem as soon as possible, especially ... more »

How to Heat Your Pool With Bubble Wrap

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Anyone with a swimming pool knows that heating it is expensive. Normal gas heat has been known to quadruple an electric bill. But there are solutions, including one that’s been around for more than ten years. Amazing but true, you can heat your ... more »

How to Heat Your Pool With Solar Energy

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Solar energy is a $300-million-a-year industry. Recognized for home energy savings, it’s also an excellent way to heat your pool. There are a variety of ways to do it, from standard panels to home-made frames. In Canada, solar pool heaters make ... more »

How to Keep your Kids Safe by the Pool

By meemee67

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A swimming pool can be both an enjoyment but also very dangerous for children. If possible, do not put a swimming pool in your yard until your children are older than 5 years. Help protect your children from drowning and getting injured by doing ... more »

How to Know How Many Hours to Run a Pool Filter

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A standard pool filter should run 8 to 12 hours each day, depending on the size of the pool. The general purpose of the filter is to pass all the water through the filter once a day. Deciding how many hours to run your pool filter can be ... more »

How to Lower Chlorine in a Pool

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Lowering the chlorine content in a pool is sometimes necessary to maintain a safe and effective level. The ideal chlorine level is 1.5 to 3.0 parts per million (PPM). In this range, chlorine is a great disinfectant, but when the level is too ... more »

How to make your swimming pool affordable and help the environment

By omachron

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Your utility bills keep going up, but by using energy wisely you don't need to compromise your lifestyle. There is only 3 simple steps to follow if you want to save more than 70% of the cost of heating and maintaining your swimming pool... more »

How to Remove Moss From Concrete

By akchrist

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How To remove moss or mold from just about anything... more »

How to Repair a Pool Pump

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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So you want to enjoy your pool on a hot summer day, but there's a problem. The pump doesn't seem to be working properly. Here are a few troubleshooting tips you can try before calling in a professional to repair it... more »

How to Use Chlorine in Pool Water

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Chlorine is used to prevent algae and other organic growth in the swimming pool. Specific amounts of chlorine keep the water sanitized and free from health allergens. Chlorine is odor free and safe for everyday usage. Below are some of the ways ... more »

How to Determine if a Pool or Jacuzzi is Right for You?

By Casey Quinn

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If you have the space and the money, adding a pool or jacuzzi is one of the best things you could do for yourself and your family. They each provide fun and entertainment for you, your family and friends in different ways. If you were thinking ... more »

How to keeps ducks out of your swimming pool.

By Aquanet

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Many of our customers have asked us for a foolproof method to keep ducks out of their pools. They are having a big problem with the remains that the ducks leave, staining their pool's bottom and their decks. It has been amusing hearing the ... more »

How to keeps ducks out of your swimming pool.

By Aquanet

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Many of our customers have asked us for a foolproof method to keep ducks out of their pools. They are having a big problem with the remains that the ducks leave, staining their pool's bottom and their decks. It has been amusing hearing the ... more »

How to Know Your Child's Lifeguard is Trained for Safety

By ProfessorSprout

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We as parents need to know Who is working around our chldren when they are at the public pool area. We can no longer assume they are properly trained. or even safe to be around children... more »

How to Build an Indoor Pool

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An indoor pool is a great option for fun, exercise or physical therapy. Exercising in a pool can be especially beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic nerve issues or other conditions that cause chronic ... more »

How to Buy Pool Alarms

By *01 WriterGig

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All pools should be equipped with pool alarms, even in a home without children. Pool alarms will alert the homeowner of a disturbance to the surface of the pool water; scenarios include neighbor children, pranksters, pets and even partying ... more »

How to Clean a Hot Tub

By framp882

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Everyone loves to relax in a soothing hot tub, but we all don't like to clean it. Follow these steps to maintain and clean your hot tub... more »

How to Clean an Above Ground Swimming Pool Liner

By Lisa Smegal

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Tips on how to safely and effectively clean an above ground swimming pool liner... more »

How to Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Round

By favefive

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An outdoor space is an additional room that a family can enjoy. It is a place where a family can relax and unwind. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your outdoor space all year round... more »

How to Inspect A Swimming Pool

By 4serendipity

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Learn to confidently inspect swimming pools to determine their condition. Great article for home owners, appraisers and real estate agents. How to identify possible concerns and required repairs for any swimming pool... more »

How to Remove Calcium Deposits on Pool Tiles

By L1onherd

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If your pool shows signs of calcium deposits, it could be an indicator of high calcium concentration. One possible cause is the water consistency. If you have hard water it can cause an accumulation of dissolved solids especially around the rim ... more »

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