Swimming Pools & Spas

Instant pools are one of the easiest ways to quickly and easily set up a pool for your family. The only preparation necessary is to level the ground, spread out the pool and inflate the ring. ...

Having a swimming pool is a great way to stay cool in the summer, but there's some work that goes into making sure that pool is a safe place. Chlorine is a chemical added to pool water to keep it...

If you have a pool, you already know that it is already high maintenance. From monitoring chlorine levels to pH levels, maintaining a pool can almost feel like a chore at times. Add in the...

Installing an in-ground pool will add significant value to a home. Previously, it required a contractor to install the in-ground pool and the price could run up to $20,000 or more. Today, an...

Pool-water testing kits are available in two basic types: commercial testing strips and liquid testing kits. In order to maintain the proper balance for your pool's water, testing kits should...

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...

A leak in your pool liner can spoil your summer fun, but you can fix it with a few simple tools. Identifying the leak in your pool is easy if you can see and feel a tear in the liner. If you...

Hot tubs help the troubles of life slip away with warm water and bubbles. Many homeowners want them, but buying a hot tub can be expensive and building one from scratch may seem like a daunting...

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

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...

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

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...

If you want your backyard pool to last for more than one year, you may have to make some repairs. Luckily, patching holes in a small above ground backyard pool, can be fairly simple.

Imagine yourself with a pina collada relaxing on a float in your newly built in-ground swimming pool. Swimming pool construction is believed to be a job only for pool companies who build them. Did...

The soothing warmth of a hot tub will relax your body and your mind after a stressful day. For people who are physically active, hot tubs are a good way to loosen muscles.

For you to have the swimming pool of your dreams, you need to follow a regular maintenance schedule. This schedule involves cleaning the pool, testing and sanitizing the water and monitoring the...

An inflatable wading pool is an ideal place for small children to enjoy water fun during the warm summer days. Vinyl construction makes it easy to move around, and set up is simple, requiring only...

Have you located a hole, tear, or rip in your vinyl liner? Follow these steps to patch it. I recommend using a kit from Boxer. They make a quality product that will hold and it is reasonably...

Swimming pools are a wonderful way to enjoy backyard family fun. They are constructed from concrete (gunite), fiberglass or vinyl. While a vinyl pool is generally the least expensive option, it...

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...

Testing pool water is a critical step in ensuring the safety of your friends and family as it gets warmer out.

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!

The saturation index of your pool's water is a key component to pleasant swimming. This test will tell you whether your water is too acidic, too basic or just right. Water that is too basic or too...

If you own a swimming pool, then you'll want to make sure you correctly maintain safe chemical levels in the pool. Use swimming pool test kits to check for the total bromine, chlorine, pH balance...

If you maintain a swimming pool, you should keep the chemicals at the appropriate levels. There are many different kits from which to choose and the options can often be confusing, but with a...

There are many ways to check the chemicals in your swimming pool. A professional-quality test kit like the Taylor 2005 can be intimidating, but its instructions are very easy to follow. In no...

Enjoying summertime in your pool is the highlight of the season. What happens when your vinyl pool springs a leak? With everything from locating the leak to fixing the flow of water from coming...

Learn about Rebuild Kit for Polaris 180 Pool Cleaner in this free pool maintenance video from our pool cleaning professional.

Keeping the proper chlorine level in your pool is very important for two reasons. First, chlorine keeps the levels of bacteria that could cause cloudy water and algae growth down. Second, you need...

Transform your pool from boring to chic by adding a waterfall. Whether you build a custom waterfall or an easily-constructed feature from a kit, your addition will add style and value to your yard.

Weekly pool cleaning services can be costly. Luckily, cleaning your swimming pool is actually fairly easy when you follow a few simple steps. In fact, you'll probably be surprised at what a good...

Your swimming pool's pH levels are important to understand and control if you want to have a long, fun pool season. John Kistler of Sunflower Pool and Spa in Salina, Kansas, helps us figure it all...