Pool Maintenance

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How to Install a Pool Deck Drain

It is important to have a drain system.

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Inflatable Water Slides: Quick Fixes to Common Problems

Follow this advice to troubleshoot your problems!

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How to Winterize a Pool in 6 Steps

Follow these steps to winterize your swimming pool.

How to Test and Adjust Calcium Hardness

Testing calcium harness involves a simple three-step process. All you need is a Taylor test kit.

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How to Clean a Pool Pump Impeller

Debris build-up may cause slow pool pumps.

Concrete Pool Resurfacing Guide

Concrete pool resurfacing is one of the most important maintenance requirements for inground concrete

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Pool Waterfall Maintenance

Don't let the maintenance frighten you away from this relaxing feature.

Stone Pool Coping: Cleaning and Maintenance

Among the most durable pool edgings is stone pool coping.

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How to Winterize a Pool

These 9 steps will protect your pool during the winter.

Repair Tile Pool Coping in 6 Steps

Tile pool coping is the precast, bullnose tile, separating the pool wall from the pool deck.

Essential Pool Equipment List

Not only is pool equipment vital to keeping the pool safe and healthy, but it may also prevent the need for a major repair bill in the future.

Troubleshooting A Robotic Pool Cleaner

An automatic robotic pool cleaner has become a common way for pool owners to save time and effort in keeping their pools clean.

How to Clean a Swimming Pool Main Drain

A main pool drain serves as the primary site of all drainage for a swimming pool of any size.

How to Build a Pool Pump Cover

Love the pool but hate the pool pump? Your swimming pool is a great addition to your back yard.

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2 Tips for Cleaning Pool Coping

Pool coping stones are susceptible to dirt and grime.

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Replaster Your Pool in 11 Steps

Replastering a pool is a time-intensive job.

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Salt Water Pool Maintenance: How to Balance Alkalinity

The proper water chemistry is critical to your pool.

How To Clean A Pool Sand Filter

Doing annual cleaning and maintenance of a swimming pool sand filter helps to keep the pool in good condition all year long.

How to Install a Pool Timer

Using a pool timer on your pool pump for a fixed amount of time daily can save you energy and money.

How to Patch a Vinyl Pool Liner

A vinyl pool liner is a very forgiving material. Several summers can pass where the pool is seeing heavy use and the vinyl pool liner will still hold strong and do its job.

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How to Repair a Pool Timer

It could be that the pins are in the wrong spot.

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How to Use a Sand Filter in a Salt Water Pool

The sand filter in a salt water pool helps to maintain high levels of hygiene in the water and makes

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How to Paint Pool Coping

You can successfully re-paint your pool coping in just a few simple steps.

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How to Make a Pool Skimmer

A pool skimmer removes leaves and debris.

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How to Resurface a Fiberglass Swimming Pool

Resurface your fiberglass pool occasionally to protect the finish and repel leaks.

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How To Patch An Above-Ground Pool Liner

An above-ground pool liner has a tendency to rip after a few years of use. Here are some steps to take to patch the liner in your above-ground pool.

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How to Prime an Above-Ground Pool Pump

Prime your pool pump to push out of the system.

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Salt Water Pool Maintenance: 6 Most Common Factors That Effect Stabilizer Levels

Saltwater pools require stabilization, a process similar to keeping the right amount of chlorine in a standard pool. Here’s what you need to know about saltwater pool care.

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Indoor Swimming Pool Maintenance

It is easy to keep your indoor swimming pool in top condition if you keep a few tips in mind.

How to Replace a Swimming Pool Main Drain

Maintaining your swimming pool can sometimes involve replacing the main pool drain and the drain cover.

4 Easy Steps to Drain an Inground Pool

Conducting an inground pool drain is something that all pool owners have to deal with at some point.

6 Tips for Unclogging Pool Drains

Pool drains get clogged from time to time, even if you properly care for and maintain your pool. You have to maintain the drains to avoid bigger problems later on.

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Swimming Pool Water: Test and Adjust Alkalinity

Alkalinity measures the water's ability to keep the pH stable.

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How to Clean a Plastic Pool

Avoid mold and bacteria by following these steps.

Pool Cover Repair Tips

Before you buy a new pool cover, see if it is something you can repair yourself.

Repairing Concrete Pool Coping

Concrete pool coping refers to the upper part of the swimming pool's edge. With swimming pool coping it is helpful to know the costs and methods of repairing it.

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Pool Vacuum Troubleshooting

Find out what's wrong with your pool vacuum.

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How to Diagnose and Fix a Pool-Skimmer Leak

To diagnose and fix a pool-skimmer leak, all you need are a few tools, like red food coloring, and these six steps to do it yourself.

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How to Raise Swimming Pool pH

Take care of your pool system with the right pH balance.

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How to Clean a Pool Screen Enclosure

A pool screen enclosure can help keep insects and debris out of your pool or hot tub. This handy DIY guide will help you keep the enclosure clean as well.