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.
Basic Infrared Sauna Information You Want to Know
Saunas have been used for hundreds of years. Finland is credited with inventing the sauna, but early sauna use is also recorded in China and other countries.
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
How to Change an Above Ground Pool to Salt Water
Saltwater swimming pools are quickly becoming popular because of their low cost and maintenance and because they are more eco-friendly. They use no chemicals and are virtually maintenance free, though they do still require daily cleaning and adjustments for proper chemical balance. If your above-gro
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.
Prioritize Your Pool Supplies
There are a lot of pool supplies available in the market nowadays, sold at your local stores or online. The fact that there are too many of them confuses all pool owners as to what exactly they need to purchase first, especially those pool owners who are on a budget.
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
TVs in Hot Tubs Suck
Are you deciding whether or not you should add a TV onto your current hot tub, or if you should add this option onto your future purchase? Before you make your decision, read my opinion on why TVs and hot tubs don't mix.
Color Your World
Colorful outdoor tables, chairs and accessories highlight this outdoor space at Chicweed in Solana Beach, California.