Swimming Pools & Spas

Simple and easy steps to clean you pool

Yes, another fabulous use for Baking Soda! It helps provide the necessary alkalinity to your pool water by maintaining the pH. Your pool water will be sparkling clear and baking soda does not...

There are several important considerations when searching for a mower that will best suit your lawn mowing needs. One of the most common issues during the selection of a lawn mower is whether to...

Swimming pools are one of the best summer spots for taking a break, having fun, and exercising. Even though they are engineered for easy cleaning and maintenance, keeping the water sparkling and...

After years of wear any pools pipe system will need to be repaired or replaced. Here are some tips to saving money on pool valve repair.

Covering your pool properly for the winter is essential for the safety of your family and your neighborhood. This explains how to cover your pool using the loop loc type cover.

Properly closing your pool is essential to prolong the life of your pool. Closing it correctly also makes it much easier to open in the spring.

Proper backwashing of your pools sand filter is one way to keep it filtering properly, and to ensure it does not build up dangerous amounts of pressure. Sand filters use sand to filter your pools...

Salt generators can make maintaining your pool much easier, but few people realize that proper maintaining of the salt generator itself is required for smooth operation, and prolongs the life of...

When one's pool is locked up, many problems can arise. A locked up pool will turn cloudy quickly, and then green. A pool gets locked up when that pools Total Chlorine level is higher than the Free...

In this article you will learn a few simple, easy steps you can take to ensure that your swimming pool does not 'turn to the darkside', and become green.

An in-ground swimming pool using a Quikclean automatic cleaner uses water pressure from the pool pump to operate popup cleaning heads. The popup heads operate in zones. The pool will use...

With the right care and maintenance, a Balboa spa can provide many years of trouble-free service. But when something goes wrong, it is important to get it resolved as quickly as possible. Fixing a...

Kids like to jump up and down while in their kiddie pool? Tired of the tears when they fall and bump their head? Use this easy ehow to prevent those falls and spills. Let your kids help when you...

DE swimming pool filters use filter screens and Diatomaceous Earth to keep water clean. Use the following steps to pre-coat a Haywood DE-4800 swimming pool filter following a back flush and...

An above ground pool is a pool situated above ground that can be removed when the season has ended and the weather turned colder. Above ground pools are a less expensive alternative to in-ground...

I will tell you the secret to destroying black algae, the hardest kind of algae to get rid of. I have been maintaining pools professionally for over 20 years, but I am not a great writer so please...

Are you interested in purchasing a pool but would like to save money on the pool purchase? There are many types of pools that you can buy - some pools are cheap but will not fit your needs. ...

Swimming pool water is often filtered using DE (Diatomaceous Earth). Use this process to back flush and rinse a Haywood DE-4800 pool filter. Click the photos to zoom into the images and refer to...

Designed for outdoor use, a hot tub provides warm water therapy that makes the installation of one worthwhile even though it may seems a bit challenging. Significant preparation is necessary in...

A vinyl swimming pool liner can last in some pools for up to fifteen years; however, eventually they all need to be replaced. The solid blue color liner has branched out into a multitude of...

Just because you have an above ground pool doesn't mean it can't be as crystal clear as your neighbor's in ground pool. By implementing these easy steps you can enjoy your pool for years to come...

It's fall and if you haven't closed your pool by now, you'd better get moving! Taking the right steps to prepare your pool for the winter will ensure that it will ride out the colder weather with...

Hardness or calcium hardness refers to the total amount of minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, etc...) that are present in the fill water. The ideal range for hardness is 150ppm-250ppm, not...

Testing your pool for chemicals is of the utmost importance. There are basically two types of test kits, the dropper kit and Test Strips.

Lowering the alkalinity level in your pool is not difficult at all. If you know what pool acid is, if you can pour a bottle and take an alkalinity test, then you can do it. Don't get bogged...

Lowering the pH level in your pool is not difficult at all. If you know what pool acid is, if you can pour a bottle and take a pH test, then you can do it. Don't get bogged down and complicate...

Swimming pools are great – especially if you live in the Sunbelt (I do). But they’re also a lot of work and expensive to maintain, and costs can jump suddenly if the proper level of chemicals in...

This article is based on working with an inground concrete Swimming Pool. Nothing is more disturbing than to see a swimming pool that's suppose to be inviting, but instead, looks like a dark...

Check valves are installed when a pool uses solar water heating panels. Solar panels are usually mounted on the roof above the level of the pool filter. Check valves are installed to prevent the...

Owning a home with a swimming pool does not automatically increase your property’s value. The pool must first be visually appealing and in working condition. The swimming pool landscaping must be...

Having a backyard pool can provide hours of family fun time and great health benefits for your whole family. Keeping your pool secure is a part of any pool owner’s responsibility. Drowning is an...

Many people are under the assumption that one must pH balance a multitude of chemicals to keep their pool crystal blue. This simply isn't the case. By following a few basic steps that take only a...

Closing your swimming pool for the winter is essential for the longevity of your pool. Freezing water poses a real threat to your inground pool's stability, so it's best to minimise risk....

Just because fall and cold weather is upon us again does not mean that you have to stop swimming in your in ground pool. There are now inexpensive solar panels that you can hook up to your in...

Even with good maintenance and preparation, after a prolonged rain shower your pool water may be overwhelmed with algae and turn green. Here are simple ways to clear that up.

Owning a swimming pool can be a great luxury for you and your family to enjoy. Along with the obvious enjoyment comes a great deal of maintenance and in the case of a potential storm or hurricane...

Getting a swimming pool built for your home is one of the most exciting things that can happen in your life. Deciding about having a swimming pool is easy; since it is obvious that everyone wants...

When you decide to get a swimming pool built in your home’s backyard, the next step that you have to take is to communicate with a company that will get the job done for you. The costs of...

Inflatable pools are nice to have for summer and easy to store in winter. However, without the proper care, they can easily be damaged. Usually this damage is caused by a puncture, but sometimes...

Spring time is a great time of year. After a long and cold winter, warmer temperatures come and it’s time to open the pool again for some swimming. This article will share tips on properly...

When swimming season is over and winter is approaching, it is important to properly close your pool for the winter. Doing this helps to maintain the life of your pool and makes it much easier to...

Save time and money with this how to tip of keeping your swimming pool filter clean for over 1yr without replacing it, for under $7 Bucks. That's a savings in upwards of $160.00! Gotcha Covered...

Have crack in your Hot Springs Tub, there is a cheap and easy way to fix permenantly.

In this article you will learn how to build your own affordable in-ground pool step-by-step. The article is based on experience while building my own pool. I will elaborate on how to do things,...

hook up a pool vacuum in minutes by yourself! its quick and easy to do! don't let all the long hose intimidate you!

Welcome to my pool maintenance page! i will go over all the ins and outs of pool ownership, from water chemisty to how to hook up a vacuum and trouble shoot a filter!

Everyone loves to spend hot summer days in a swimming pool and cool winter nights in a hot tub. But keeping them so inviting looking can be tough. Here are some helpful hints on Pool and Spa...

It’s no wonder so many people have or want an outdoor hot tub. Humans have sought out healing and thermal waters since time began. This article written for the eHow site shows how to make an...

An in-ground swimming pool using a Quikclean automatic cleaner uses the water pressure from the pool pump to operate popup cleaning heads. The cleaning heads operate in zones. Your pool will use...