Swimming Pools & Spas

One of the most critical parts of installing any swimming pool is properly installing a pool liner to prevent water from seeping out of the pool. Pool liners are manufactured in several standard...

Properly closing an above ground swimming pool for the season isn't a good idea, it's a necessity. Save money and extend the life of your pool by doing it the right way.

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.

Many people like to take a relaxing soak in a hot tub after a long day. Over time, dirt, debris and bacteria can build up on the surfaces of the tub, and "ring around the tub" isn't something you...

Above-ground pools are a less expensive alternative to in-ground pools. However, during the colder months, the question always exists of what to do with the above-ground pool. For pools with...

If you are a swimming pool owner, it is inevitable that from time to time you will need to drain and refill your pool. Draining a swimming pool can be challenging if you have never done it before...

When the summer comes to an end and fall approaches, the pool transitions from the center of the family's outdoor activity to a reminder of warmer days gone by. Inevitably the day comes when you...

Intex has a number of different model pools available for purchase, and they all drain in the same easy fashion. If you follow the proper steps you should be able to drain your Intex pool without...

Draining the hot tub is an essential maintenance task from time to time. Whether changing the water or winterizing, the process of water removal is the same. Using a standard garden hose eases the...

Almost everyone who owns a pool will find themselves having to siphon water out of it at one time or another. Common reasons for siphoning water out are to make a repair or the pool water has just...

Preparing your pool for the winter takes a few easy steps. Most people will winterize their pool as fall approaches. Winterizing your pool will protect it from damage over the winter months. If...

One of the best things you can do for any in-ground pool surface is to brush it as a part of routine pool maintenance. Whether the pool shell is a soft surface like a vinyl liner or a hard one,...

Whether you are installing a new pool and it needs a liner or your existing pool needs a new liner, there is a fairly simple process that, if followed, will result in a near perfect liner...

Setting up a salt water pool or converting an existing system to salt water is easy. It is possible to have your pool set up and ready for swimming in about a day. Salt water pools have softer...

Replacing an in-ground or above-ground pool liner does not require any special tools or skills. Care should be taken to prevent rips in the new liner. To prevent weak spots in the liner that could...

Every few years, you will need to replace the sand in your swimming pool pump. The sand usually stops being beneficial after about four or five years; however, it can last as long as 15 to 20...

If you have a swimming pool at home, you know that the costs of maintaining it can add up quickly. Filters, chlorine, and other treatments can put a strain on a household budget. You can hire...

Summer is here and this year we again bought our daughter one of those hard plastic kiddie pools. We brought it home, filled it up and a week later needed to empty it and refill it with clean...

Jacuzzi tubs provide pure relaxation and the ultimate bath experience. However, Jacuzzi drains often get clogged from materials like soap scum and hair. Unclogging your Jacuzzi tub can take some...

Generally, when pipes in a pool are clogged, the issue is the main drain of the pool. Frequently, you will be able to resolve this problem on your own without calling in a swimming pool...

Owning a pool involves a great deal of time and regular maintenance. During the summer, you must clean the pool and check chemical levels regularly to ensure a healthy swimming environment. In...

Blow-up pools are great in the summertime for small children. You can fill the pool and let the kids cool off on a hot day. If you plan on using the blow-up pool a few times per week, you may...

Every now and then there comes a time when you have to empty your pool. It may be for maintenance or if it's an above ground pool, it may be to move it. But whatever the reason, it is not a hard...

A leaking main drain in an in-ground swimming pool is often a pool repair technician's worst nightmare. It usually means draining the pool completely and breaking through the plaster and concrete...

An above ground pool can be the envy of your neighborhood during the heat of the summer months, but not if it turns into a petri dish of algae and pond scum! To keep your above ground swimming...

Preparing a gunite pool for winter requires careful planning and an entire day's work. Gunite pools are constructed from a unique concrete compound. Because they're built from concrete, they can...

Not only are vinyl pools easy to set up and maintain, they are also easy to drain and store during the off season. In addition to being very versatile, these pools come in a variety of sizes and...

Swimming pools may need to be emptied occasionally for repairs. Gunite and concrete pools sometimes develop leaks where the material was thin and over time became a small hole. Vinyl liners often...

If a pool has been left for a long time with standing water and it's too dirty to clean with chemicals or you have a leak that needs to be fixed, you will have to drain your pool. Draining a pool...

As in ground pools, it is best not to drain an above-ground pool completely if you can help it. Draining a pool completely risks damage to the liner and supporting structure. That being said, it...

Draining an in-ground swimming pool is dangerous and should not be done unless absolutely necessary, which means most often it is done because the pool is going to be resurfaced or repaired. In...

When the summer wanes and it's time to drain your above ground pool, a pool owner has several choices for emptying the pool and getting it ready for the winter months. The easiest option is to...

Inground swimming pools are luxuries many families enjoy, but they come with a fair amount of work. From properly cleaning the pool and maintaining the correct chemical balance to closing the pool...

Draining a pool can cause many gallons of water to pool in one place in your or someone else's yard. Planning ahead of time for the drainage may save you some damage and the friendships of your...

Inground swimming pools are a wonderful luxury when the weather is warm, but they need to be properly winterized well before the first frost sets in. This is true even in parts of the world which...

If you live in an area that receives the extreme of winter conditions, it is important that you winterize your pool. The freezing and the thawing of the water in the pool and its pipes will cause...

Sometimes removing an in ground pool can be less stressful than keeping a problematic pool. Removing an in ground concrete pool is fairly difficult, but can be done with little money and little...

Newer models of swimming pool covers for your main drain focus on safety features. Whether you need to replace an older style swimming pool cover for your drain or you just want to add a main...

Numerous parts make up the main drain for a swimming pool. Part of your swimming pool maintenance should be to clean the drain and ensure proper functioning. Without this, the main drain may clog...

Swimming pools at or near decks create areas of flooding from lots of splashing and pool cleaning. Having the right patio drain system in place keeps your patio free of most standing water and...

Those plastic swimming pools are all the craze amongst people with small children. They're great because they don't cost a lot and give kids the need they have during the summer to splash in...

Swimming pools are wonderful additions to backyards, and surely a lot of fun to play in. However, they are quite expensive, so homeowners sometimes choose to do some of the construction work...

Most people love the luxury of owning their own spa or hot tub, but like swimming pools, these soaking spots require regular maintenance to keep them clean and sanitary. No one wants to get ready...

If the surface of your swimming pool is getting a bit rough, stained or discolored, you can resurface it yourself. This weekend project will dramatically improve the overall appearance of your...

Oval, kidney, rectangle, olympic: you may not be able to change the shape of your pool, but if you want to change its look, the easiest and quickest way is to put in some new pool tile. Once you...

Sometimes, no matter how many chemicals you add, your above ground pool just won't come clean. When the algae is blooming so thick you can't see the bottom of your above ground pool, it may be...

The main purpose in winterizing your above ground pool is to protect it from damage due to freezing water. We also want to keep it as clean as possible for the next season. Closing your pool...

Is the finish of your concrete pool looking stained and blotchy? Did your pool have a white finish that now looks like a stormy sky? There is an easy and inexpensive way to make it look new. Coat...

When cool weather rolls around, it's time to put away the pool toys and drain the swimming pool. Here are directions for emptying both aboveground and sunken pools.