Many times when you drain and re-fill your Sundance spa, small amounts of air get into the lines. This air can cause problems when turning your pumps on after filling the spa back up with water. The air gets trapped in the lines and cannot escape. This can cause damage to the heating element inside ......[Read More]

Pool fencing is not something new and yet it is such an important accessory for any pool that no house owner could do without one. A pool, though a substantial source of entertainment for the entire family, is at times quite dangerous especially when you have young children or pets in the house. Tho......[Read More]

With an outdoor privacy screen, you can add some much-needed privacy to your pool, hot tub or spa area. Maybe you want privacy for a small space or certain area of your yard, patio, deck or balcony. An outdoor privacy screen gives you personal space away from the view of neighbors or passers-by. Thi......[Read More]

Thinking about getting a pool fence for safety and make it look good? Read this article to see what to consider before buying one!......[Read More]

Concrete fountains can be a decorative presence in your garden or yard. You can make your own concrete water fountains from existing decorative or gardening materials. Add the fountain components to the basin of a concrete bird bath or create a separate water fountain from a concrete planter. Founta......[Read More]

The joys of a weekly family or individual sauna have been long enjoyed in Scandinavia. Finland, the historical home of saunas, has approximately 2 million saunas for it's 5.2 million people. It can be a rewarding project to create a sauna of your own, and certainly can be more cost-effective than ......[Read More]

Having a swimming pool is a great way to stay cool in the summer, but there's some work that goes into making sure that pool is a safe place. Chlorine is a chemical added to pool water to keep it safe. However, too much chlorine can be more dangerous than having none at all. To maintain your chlorin......[Read More]

Something to think about when you put a pool in your backyard is the hazards that are associated with a pool.You just want something that you can take a dip in on hot day.There is nothing more refreshing and rewarding after a long day at the office in the middle of the summer.However, you will need ......[Read More]

Decide if you should replace or reglaze your bathtub.salle de bain style colonnial image by oldjazz77 from Fotolia.comAs tubs get older, they lose their shine and finish. When this happens, homeowners have basically two options. One is to replace the entire bathtub and the other is to.........[Read More]

A flagstone patio is incorporated into the design of an above-ground swimming pool - find out how the builders made it happen.......[Read More]

Concrete in-ground swimming pools are the most durable and long lasting of swimming pools, but even they require renovation and refinishing eventually. Refinishing of a concrete swimming pool's surfaces has traditionally been accomplished using a waterproof plaster topcoat to replace the old plaster......[Read More]

Parents purchase swimming pool mainly for their children to have fun, to bond as a family and also for health reasons. Here are some ways for parents to keeps their kid's safe in the water.......[Read More]

Are you planning to get yourself an above ground swimming pool? Are you already checking out local swimming pool shops? You may have trouble finding a rectangular swimming pool and only find circular ones. If you have this trouble, this article is for you. Find out how to get a rectangular above gro......[Read More]

Each of the amazing playhouse designs for Project Playhouse are built by teams of contractors, builders, architects, interior designers, and landscapers. Now in its 18th year, Project Playhouse debuted in 1992 in Orange County, CA, and is the largest event of its kind in the U.S. The playhouses are ......[Read More]

A solar pool heater is a great way to begin using solar panels.They are easy to build, economical and provide lots of energy for heat.......[Read More]

When it comes to maintaining a pool, there is a delicate balance which must be maintained. More than making sure the chlorine levels and pH are within acceptable range, you must check your pool filter to ensure it's running optimally. When the pool filter gauge begins to increase, it’s telling......[Read More]

Treating a new swimming pool can be quick and easy but requires attention to detail. Proper water chemistry in your swimming pool will ensure safe use of the pool and ease of maintenance. Although the process can be time consuming, it will prevent problems such as eye irritation, the etching of plas......[Read More]

Having your pool filter clean is an essential part of keep your pool clean. If you see any of the symptoms mentioned in this article, contact a professional right away to clean your filter.......[Read More]

Swimming pools use a variety of hoses for operation. Hoses are required for water to be moved from the pool through the filtration unit, returned to the pool after it is filtered as well as for vacuuming the pool. When a hose collapses, proper filtration is interrupted, resulting in cloudy, unfilter......[Read More]

The cheapest way to heat your pool is to uses the free heat of the sun, but the initial out lay for the kit is quite high. Lets have a look at whats needed to heat a pool, and how it can be done on a budget.......[Read More]