How Tall of a Fence Is Required for a Swimming Pool?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advises that in California, Arizona and Florida the leading cause of accidental death around the home for children under five is drowning.
Category : Swimming Pools & Water Fountains & Ponds : Home & Garden
How to Check for Leaks in Pool Lines
The pipe lines in a swimming pool pump assembly distribute the water being circulated through the pool. To check the integrity of the pipe lines inside the pump assembly, use a dye tester kit. The kit, available at hardware stores and hot tub and spa supply shops, will provide visible evidence if th
What Is Saltwater Chlorination?
A saltwater chlorinator could be the right choice for your family, but how are they different from "fresh water" chlorinators? It's actually a combination of pool chemistry and system design efficiencies that make saltwater chlorination a popular option.
How to Build a Pond Levee
A levee pond is especially suitable for flat or almost-flat land. A levee pond is only partially excavated with soil that is removed to form the basin area. The excavation builds up the sides of the pond so the water level is higher than the original ground level. An external pumped water source, su
How to Tell if You Have Burst Pipe in Your House
When cold weather sets in, one of the most vulnerable parts of your home’s infrastructure might quickly show the effects. Water freezing inside pipes expands up to 9 percent and might cause the pipe to burst, releasing water immediately or forming ice that thaws later to produce leaks. This ca
Can I Leave My Intex Pool Up All Winter?
Intex pool liners are a durable, flexible PVC material that holds up to years of use. While these pools are strong enough to be installed and broken down year after year, these pools are not made for cold weather. Depending on the climate, the pool can be left up all year as long as the temperature
Salt Water Pool Vs Ozone: Which Should You Choose?
If you are lucky enough to own a residential swimming pool you know that there are upsides and downsides to owning and maintaining it. One of the most significant concerns as a pool owner is balancing pool water chemicals and minimizing potentially dangerous contaminants and pathogens. Proper pool w
How to Use a Doughboy Sand Filter
Doughboy Recreational manufactures a variety of pool supplies including pools, liners, pumps and their popular Doughboy sand filter. Their sand filters use #20 grade Silica sand as a means to clean your pool water. They can carry up to 100 pounds of sand and feature an easy-to-use sand loading port.
Consider Installing a 3 Person Sauna
Purchasing a good quality 3 person sauna is a great investment into your health and well being. It is also a great investment in the equity of your home as well. There is no excuse for not enjoying most of the benefits of a traditional sauna right in your own home or apartment.
Pool Covers - 4 Ways They Can Save You Time, Money and the Environment
The decision to buy a swimming pool is taken with the idea of providing more opportunities to enjoy time at home spent swimming with family and friends. However while a swimming pool can provide hours of entertainment over the swimming season months, it also calls for continued maintenance and upkee
Virtually Chlorine-Free Swimming Pools
Swim in pure, silky soft, ozone-treated water. Escape the chlorine routine and chemical hassles, hazards and high costs while enjoying fresh, sparkling pool water. It's safe, easy, and affordable with the industry's most advanced purification technology: ozonation.
Water Features for an Outdoor Wall
Some homeowners add wall fountains to their outdoor courtyards.tropical architecture image by StephenD from Fotolia.comOutdoor wall water features have been used for centuries. According to Guide4Home, the ancient Egyptians had wall fountains in formal outdoor gardens, and the Romans used...
How Does a Pool Light Work?
BasicsAn underwater pool light is designed to provide enough light to illuminate the pool for swimmers and make it visible for those outside the water. At night, a swimmer can safely see his way around and a lifeguard can see through the water to make sure no one is in trouble....
How to Clean a Verro 300 HydroJet Pool
The iRobot Verro 300 HydroJet is a pool cleaning robot that can clean an entire in-ground pool in approximately 90 minutes. The hydrojets on the robot power wash the pool surface and the machine both cleans and recirculates over 80 gallons of water per minute. Clean the Verro 300 HydroJet to keep th
Swimming Pool Fence Height
The height of the pool fence depends on your local ordinances. However, most ordinances will agree with the Consumer Product Safety Commission as to the height of the fence or if a fence is needed. The minimum height is 48 inches, but the type of fence and gate requirements are just as important as
Color Your World
Colorful outdoor tables, chairs and accessories highlight this outdoor space at Chicweed in Solana Beach, California.
How to Find a Pool Liner Leak
Having your own swimming pool can make every summer special. However, a pool also must be maintained properly. If it seems like your pool liner might be leaking, be sure it's really a leak and not just evaporation. Set up a bucket next to your pool and fill it with water. Mark the amount of water th
The Correct Way to Acclimate Your New Aquarium Fish
How you acclimate newly acquired aquarium fish can make all the difference in their health and well being. Here is how to accliimate aquarium fish safely.
Why Change to Natural Pool Chemicals?
Swimming pools are great places to exercise and maintain a fit physical condition; however, most conventional pools use chemicals that are harmful to human beings as well. Now getting healthy through swimming becomes more of a risk than getting fit.
How to Compare Prices on Fiberglass Swimming Pools
Fiberglass swimming pools are pre-constructed pools that are easier to install than traditional concrete swimming pools built on site. Fiberglass swimming pools come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and can be a budget friendly option to homeowners looking to install an in-ground pool. When you