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.

Things You'll Need

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

Instructions

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.