I just bought a place and I have a big pool in my back yard. Do I need to keep water in my inground pool for the winter. I emptied it to clean it and will be doing some work on it in the spring.
Keeping the Water in Your Hot Tub Clean
What are the best household chemicals that I can use for my hot tub to keep the water clean?
Using Bleach in a Small Wading Pool
Many years ago, I added bleach to our kids' wading pool to keep the water from going "bad". Now my daughter would like to do the same with my 4-year old grandson's small wading pool. I don't remember the measurements? Would anyone know? Thanks.
I cannot keep dirt off the bottom of the pool. The vacuum will not suck up the dirt off the bottom.
We can't get the pH level in our 5,500 gallon above ground pool correct. We have added pH increaser with no luck. Instead of the color in the tester being pink, ours comes up yellow. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
Above Ground Pool Has Very Cloudy Water
We have a 24 foot above ground pool. We have put lots of chemicals in it, but is still very cloudy and milky. All testing is showing up fine. What can we do?
I just opened my pool and my swimming pool water is cloudy. It is well water and rain water mixed. How do I get it crystal clear so I can at least see the bottom of the pool?
I let our hot tub go during the winter and have a build up of yellow mold and grime on the headrests and tub. It looks like a daunting task to clean. I have drained the water and want to tackle a major cleanup, but would like some suggestions as to how to best tackle this job. Thanks.
Can I Leave an Intex Above Ground Pool Out Year Round?
I plan on purchasing one of those metal frame pools by Intex. Is it okay to leave it up all year round?
Algae in Above Ground Swimming Pools
I have an above ground pool. Can I use household bleach to kill algae? My pool is overrun with green algae. Thanks.
Installing Sand for a Pool Base
How much Styrofoam do I need to buy for an 18 foot round pool? Great idea!
Setting Up an Above Ground Pool
We have an 18' above ground pool. This is all new to us. We have it up and filled and have been in it, but don't have the pump and filter going. I need detailed instructions for where to put the chlorine tabs and how many.
Cleaning Yellow Stains on Pool Bottom
I have yellow stains on the bottom of the pool. I tried brushing it, but that doesn't work. I also tried a 3M sponge that didn't help either. What is this and what can I do? The pool water is clear.
When Pool Pump and Light On Breaker Trips
I have a pool pump and an inground pool light on a GFI breaker. The pump works fine, but when I switch on the pool light the breaker trips. I tried a regular light fixture and the breaker still trips. Any ideas?
How Do I Clear a Cloudy Swimming Pool?
My swimming pool is cloudy. What do I do?
Calcium Deposits Around Swimming Pools
What type of acid is required to remove calcium deposits from pool tile? Muratic?
How Do I Maintain an Above Ground Pool?
I have a portable pool which I put up one season, then took down. I bought chemicals for it and the test strips. I only did this one year. What steps do I take to put the chemical in?
How Do I Supply Power to an Outdoor Spa and Waterfall?
I have a spa coming in and I'm building a waterfall both at the end of my yard, about 40 feet away from the house. How do I legally run power to them? The spa takes 220V.
What is your pump suppose to be on when you are vacuuming out your above ground pool?
It is time for opening the above ground pool. At the end of last summer, the pool had developed a leak. We think we know what side of the pool. How does one find the hole or leak so that it can be repaired?
DE Pool Filter Tank Not Draining
I have an in-ground gunite pool. I have a DE filter. Despite having a relatively clean pool, I have to clean the filter almost every two months or so. Every time I clean, I release the air on the tank and when I remove the tank lid, the water is automatically drained.
How can I keep my spa water from foaming?
I am looking for home remedies for removing algae from swimming pools. Also, what is blue stone?
Throw Patio Furniture in Pool for Quick Cleaning
A quick way to clean plastic patio furniture is to toss it into the pool for a few hours. This especially works good if the furniture is white. If you don't have a pool, mix up some chlorine a little stronger than a pool and spray it down generously.
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