Swimming Pools & Spas

Many pools include an accessory called a solar cover. Confusion about the proper use of a solar cover often exists because there are different times and environments when it is appropriate to use...

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...

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.

The idea that there is no chlorine in a saltwater pool is a misconception. Chlorine is present, but at a much lower concentration than and without the additional chemicals needed in a traditional...

Is your large pond dirty? Is your pond filter not working well, or your waterfall barely trickling? This article will show you how to clean a large pond filter. Click on any picture for a larger...

Are you tired of inflating your above ground pool only to realize there's yet ANOTHER hole in the floatation ring? Do you have cats that just can't seem to stop poking little holes into it? Are...

I have always loved my above ground pool. I never really wanted the permanence or expense of an in ground pool. After my pool was installed, my backyard didn’t look as pretty as I had envisioned,...

Super chlorination is the process of sanitizing pool water with a large dose of chlorine. Weekly sanitizing maintains water that is free from disease and parasites. Chloramines are formed in your...

Summer time comes and you get your pool all set and ready to go. Then go outside and realize there are a ton of bees flying around. The bees are actually attracted to your pool water because they...

Have the prices for new pool heaters driven you to take drastic measures to heat your pool? Before you consider the unthinkable, attach a hose to that water heater and have your friends over for...

Call the local pool man. Just Joking. Actually it's fairly easy to prepare your pool for the summer. After being unused during the cold months there will be some needed cleaning and preparation....

Sooner or later your pool is going to turn cloudy. It happens to everyone in time. Often it happens after a pool party or heavy rain. Don't panic...there's a lot of easy things to do to fix the...

If you've always wanted an in-ground swimming pool but can't afford the high price tag, then here's a low-cost solution. Use a "livestock water tank" purchased at your local feed store....

Water bugs in a swimming pool are difficult to kill using standard pool chemicals. You may try shocking the pool repeatedly or use a large amount of algaecide to remove their food source, but...

Many city and well water sources contain iron, some in significant amounts. This can cause iron stains in a swimming pool. Small stains also can be caused by a metal object being left in the pool....

Test your swimming pool water to find out how to treat it. Learn how to clear up your pool water for the summer season in this pool care video from our swimming pool expert.

Is your pool GREEN? Are you breeding mosquitoes? Do your neighbors hate you? Even with an automatic pool robot, you may still find that your pool gets out of balance after storms or during the...

For your filter system to operate properly, all of its components must function as designed. When a part fails, it needs replacement, but the pool owner also has an additional responsibility to...

In order for you to have a pool that you and your family look forward to being in, the filtering system must be functional to remove accumulated debris. Regular maintenance and chemical additions...

From time to time, your backyard swimming pool may wrestle with a bout of algae. This condition can occur because of neglect, imbalanced water, broken equipment, vacations or not enough sanitizer....

There are several reasons for taking an above ground pool down, but regardless of why you are doing it, the concern is how to do it. When you take the pool apart, it is important to do it in the...

So you want to install a sand filter? If you are strong, patient and handy you can do it yourself and save some money on labor while doing it.

With the warm weather approaching, it's time to start thinking about opening your swimming pool for the season. These steps should help you get your swim pool open for the pool season.

Whether you are about to set up a new pool, or replace the liner in your existing pool, this is the time to add some additional cushioning to go under that liner. The product to use is Happy...

The pump and filter system associated with an above ground swimming pool is the first line of defense in maintaining clear and clean water. Without it, the pool would quickly turn unusable. In...

If you are ready to open you're gunite or plaster swimming pool and it looks ugly and stained, it may be time to drain and acid wash the swimming pool. I would recommend contracting a swimming...

Is your salt generator telling you to clean the cell or giving you inaccurate salt reading? Has it been awhile since your salt cell was cleaned? There are many many manufacturers of salt systems...

If your anything like me as soon as the heat hits you hit the water. Unfortunately my pool doesn't ready itself. We do have a vacuum hooked up year round and the chemicals are at the correct...

A solar cover is designed to trap the heat of the day in your pool - and it works!

When you open your pool, you need to add pool chemicals to maintain a precise formula. Each chemical that you add affects the other chemicals in the pool. You want to add the chemicals in exact...

Swimming Pools often have strange things floating around in the skimmer or the pool. Removing Leaves and other debris is fairly simple. The gopher or mole is more intimidating to remove than...

The heat of summer beats down and everyone longs for the cool water of a swimming pool. Don't have an underground pool or $10,000 to build one? Then get an above ground pool and let the summer...

A swimming pool can add hours of family fun to your backyard. Caring for a pool, however, can add extra expenses to your family budget. According to CNN Money, the average cost of swimming pool...

A salt water swimming pool uses a chlorine generator to transform ordinary salt (sodium chloride) into chlorine, which sanitizes the water. Because the chlorine produced combines with sodium and...

Sometimes the all important job of keeping the chlorine level up in your pool is not so easy, especially when the weather is either very hot or rainy. When the chlorine level drops, bacteria and...

Indoor swimming pools can be a great addition to a home. Although they can be expensive, an indoor swimming pool can provide many benefits. With the right contractor, materials and space...

A hot tub is a place to go to relax muscles, soothe aches, rest bodies and minds, and let the warm water massage away worries. So the last thing you want from your hot tub is a list of care and...

Building a swimming pool can be a great expense, but if you contract out each step yourself you may save thousands of dollars. You can design it as fancy or as plain as you wish without the...

Using an underwater repair kit anyone can fix a hole in a vinyl pool liner without even draining the pool. No need to call in an expensive specialist, this is a simple do it yourself kind of job!

Spa covers keep leaves and other debris out of hot tubs. Besides providing a measure of insulation, these covers also can prevent children and pets from falling in the water. Most conventional spa...

Save money on pool and spa services by learning how to maintain swimming pool chemicals.

This article details the construction of a swimming pool waterfall using both natural and created stones and boulders. This is a waterfall I built for a customer professionally.

Pool liners play an important role in pool maintenance. Liners provide a smooth surface for swimmers and protect the integrity of the pool's structure from damage and leakage. Choosing the right...

After a long rain or overfilling your pool, you may see water behind your liner. Sometimes this water can naturally drain into the ground, but sometimes it can cause so much damage, the pool...

Is your pool pump motor starting to run loud, humming or just wont start? If so it may be time to replace your swimming pool pump motor. Replacing your pool pump motor is not an extremely...

Arizona Bead Blasting is dedicated to making your pool the best it can be. Arizona Bead Blasting specializes in pool bead blasting and pool tile cleaning in Arizona. Unlike our competitors, we...

Today while cleaning the pool after one of our storms I figured hey why not share my experience with others! The Aquabot Pool Cleaners or aka Aquabot Pool Vacuums make the job so much easier. If...

Buying a hot tub for your back yard can be a huge investment or not. Having made the leap and ended up satisfied, here is what I learned along the way.

Installing an inground swimming pool in your yard will lead to a lifetime of great times and wonderful memories. Calculate the cost of installing an inground swimming pool to decide if now is the...

Intex pools provide an affordable solution to people who don’t want a permanent pool or can’t afford the cost of a permanent above-ground pool. Maintaining your pool is the key to...