Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs

If you have been dying for a swimming pool in your backyard, but you don't want the expense and hassle of a built-in pool, maybe you should consider an above-ground swimming pool.

If you’ve been wanting an inground pool, why not create a design and plan for your own oasis to keep you cool as the temperatures heat up. Here are a number of pool ideas including new features of emerging trends.

You bought an above-ground pool and now you want to know what else to purchase. I will tell you about other items you may need to keep your pool looking fabulous.

This is my experience and unbiased review of the Intex Ultra-Frame Above-Ground Pool Set Review.

This article will break down the types, sizes, and weights of winter pool covers so that you can choose the right kind for your pool.

Close your swimming pool for winter in a few easy steps to avoid any pool problems like algae when you open it later for the summer.

Opening a swimming pool for summer the right way makes the whole process easy and less time consuming. Follow these simple steps and have a trouble-free summer.

A backyard swimming pool is a great addition for those with children home for the summer. Planning the assembly is the most important aspect, and I have provided the steps necessary for a successful job.

Chlorine reacts with heavy metals and becomes oxidized, leaving tough metal stains in your pool parts and water. So pools with heavy metals (i.e copper) will turn green when chlorine is added. Here are the major causes of metals in a pool and how you can control metal stains.

What is a heater bypass? This article explains what it is and how your own heater bypass valves should be set.

This article serves as a guide on how to break down, service, and inspect a Purex-Triton Nautilus FNS DE Filter.

Pros and cons when considering a screen enclosure for a swimming pool.

A look at algae issues and chemistry for warmer climate pools and summer pool start-ups.

An easy-to-understand guide on calibrating the salinity level on your Hayward Aqua-Rite or Hayward Pure Plus salt chlorine generator

Foaming is one of the most common pool problems we face in the pool industry. Here's a look at the causes of foam (or white bubbles), how to prevent foaming, and how to clear foam in your pool or spa.

A pool service expert of over 20 years explains why a spa drains in a pool/spa combination pool when the pool pump shuts off and shows you how to fix the issue.

Last summer I took on a project that most people consider way out of the realm of possibility. Here's how I installed my own in-ground pool, with photos of each step.

In this article, I go over how an automatic pool cleaner works, and why the valves need to be positioned correctly.

A step-by-step guide for choosing the best pool pump for your pool.

If your apartment swimming pool is needing repair, contact your landlord. A complaint letter might help resolve the issue.

Need a trouble-free saltwater pool? Here is everything to know about maintenance and upkeep.

Saltwater is naturally stable chemically: This makes saltwater pools easy to manage than regular chlorine based swimming pool...

Borate prevents pH drifting, which results in calcium scaling, metal stains, cloudy water, algae, and hard pool water. This article will provide you with expert tips for adding borate to your pool.

A guide on how to boost the filtering efficiency of sand filters using a DE (diatomaceous earth) filtering agent.

Metal-laden pool water can create a discoloration problem. Here is how to get rid of metal stains in a pool with water sourced from a well.

An improper balance of total alkalinity and pH may cause problems that are very expensive to reverse in a swimming pool. In this article, I show you how to balance the TA and pH easily.

You should shock your pool often to prevent cloudy pool water. It is best to shock at night because the UV rays will deplete the amount of free chlorine, making the shock ineffective.

Pool filters come in different brands and types. There is no single filter that is the best. The choice of filter mainly depends on the pool size, usage and where it is located.

Cloudy pool water is caused by faulty filtration, improper chemical concentration, and/or environmental factors. Find out why your pool has cloudy water and learn how to easily fix it based on the cause.

Pool algae comes in different colors: green, blue, yellow, and black, each with its own problems and solutions. Discover how to get rid of all types here.

Maintenance of a swimming pool is paramount. Failure to keep your pool clean will result in green, murky, & cloudy water. How can you get rid of Algae, clean the pool, and have crystal clear water?

Thinking of buying an above ground splasher pool? Read about the pros and cons of Easy Set and Metal Framed pools here

Article with photos showing construction of a basic, inexpensive but attractive design using redwood for two wide, sturdy steps.

A simple guide on how to get a snake out of the pool.

A look at how rainfall impacts the chemistry of the pool.

Choosing a shape and size is the first of many decisions a prospective swimming pool owner has to make. Here's a guide to some of the common and/or standard dimensions for residential inground pools.

A review on Jacuzzi's J-365 model hot tub. The specifications of the hot tub, the hot tub's warranty, and the pros and cons of this particular spa.

A guide to understanding pH and the effects of unbalanced pH levels in swimming pool water.

A troubleshooting guide to clearing up a pool that is green or cloudy even after you have shocked it and all the chemistry seems balanced.

How to select a pool filter that is right for your pool.

If left unchecked, evaporation affects a pool's chemical balance and the integrity of the pumping and filtration systems. Here are several ways that you can estimate your pool's evaporation rate.

Is your pool vac spinning in circles or not moving at all? I'll show you how to take apart and repair your pool vacuum.

As more and more swimmers and homeowners become uncomfortable with the health risks of swimming in chlorine, alternative sanitizers are being developed. One of those is the saltwater pool.

If your pool is looking dirty and your cleaner isn't working, follow these five steps before calling the pros.

A bad filter can cause a cloudy pool. A guide to restoring your DE filter.

Learn what phosphates in a pool are, how they get there, and how to remove them. In addition, learn how to reduce high chlorine stabilizer levels.

Learn how to unclog a pool pump impeller and how to prevent a clogged impeller.

Learn how to clean a green swimming pool and how to prevent this problem in the future.

This is my review of the Solar Arc above-ground pool heater.

The pool algae this spring was the worst I had ever seen, I even used a winterizing kit, and it was still dark green, with black algae. The chemicals and pool filter were a losing battle, and the algae were winning.