How to Make a Pool Skimmer

To maintain the appearance of a swimming pool, you should skim the surface of the water daily. Skimming your pool will remove leaves and debris, leaving you with clean-looking water. You don't have to spend a lot of money of a skimmer! As a matter of fact, you can make one yourself. It's actually quite simple. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Wire Coat Hanger
  • Scissors
  • Electrical Tape or Some Equivalent
  • Pantyhose
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Instructions

  1. How to Make a Pool Skimmer

    • 1

      Bend the triangular part of a wire coat hanger into a circular shape. Do not straighten the hook, as this will be your handle.

    • 2

      Cover the sharp part of the hook with electrical tape. This will prevent you from being poked, thus preventing injury.

    • 3

      Use a pair of scissors to remove one legging from pantyhose. Cut it from the top, not the bottom. You want one whole legging.

    • 4

      Slip the nylon legging over the circular shaped wire hanger.

    • 5

      Tie the loose end of the legging into a tight knot and remove excess pantyhose with a scissor. Discard of excess materials.

    • 6

      Go outside to skim your pool.

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