How to Choose a Swimming Pool
Consider your budget. Cheaper pools have lower durability and smaller size. However, if your funds are limited, this may be the best option. The least expensive type is an above-ground pool, which requires level turf and some basic assembly, but ... [... more]
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How to Clean your Swimming Pool Wall above Water Level.
The area of a pool liner just above the water can be tough to clean, and you can't put just anything in there. I have found a product that cleans the liner like new and takes minimal work to achieve this. It is made for pools, so it is safe to ... [... more]
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How to Design a Pond
There is nothing more soothing than the tinkling sound of water or the stress-calming grace of swimming fish. You can have a pond in your landscape. And if you want a fascinating project rather than paying a lot of money to have someone build a ... [... more]
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How to Dry Towels After Swimming
Drying towels after swimming (and afternoon showers have started) If you are blessed to have a pool, join the fun of swimming! It is great exercise for the entire family. Usually you may have a rack or railing around the pool to dry towels. But ... [... more]
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How to Heat Your Pool With Solar Energy
Solar energy is a $300-million-a-year industry. Recognized for home energy savings, it's also an excellent way to heat your pool. There are a variety of ways to do it, from standard panels to home-made frames. In Canada, solar pool heaters make ... [... more]
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How to Keep your Swimming Pool Water cleaner and Save Money.
Swimming pools can get expensive to maintain. After several years of keeping one up, I have discovered the best way to keep it looking good without spending as much on chemicals. It's very simple. You just need to change the sand in your filter ... [... more]
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How to Know How Many Hours to Run a Pool Filter
A standard pool filter should run 8 to 12 hours each day, depending on the size of the pool. The general purpose of the filter is to pass all the water through the filter once a day. Deciding how many hours to run your pool filter can be ... [... more]
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How to Lower Chlorine in a Pool
Lowering the chlorine content in a pool is sometimes necessary to maintain a safe and effective level. The ideal chlorine level is 1.5 to 3.0 parts per million (PPM). In this range, chlorine is a great disinfectant, but when the level is too ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Pool Raft
Picture summertime fun and you're going to see a lot of things, but one of the first things that comes into your mind is going to involve a swimming pool. Whether your preference is to lounge pool side or swim with family and friends, it's a good ... [... more]
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How to Build a Swimming Pool Waterfall
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. Each of these steps is crucial to the final outcome. You have to be ... [... more]
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How to Buy a Hot Tub or Spa
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. You have to decide on the number of people you want the tub to hold. This can be anywhere from ... [... more]
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How to Maintain a Pop Up or Above Ground Swimming Pool
Keeping the water in a pool clean and sparkling blue is not as easy as one might think. It takes daily maintenance and care, but it is well worth it when your relaxing in the water on a hot day! Get the tablets and the chlorine dispenser, put 3 ... [... more]
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