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What Is A Pool Skimmer Basket?
A pool skimmer basket is a basket which filters and catches anything that can be harmful to the pool pump. These can be floating toys, leaves, debris, insects and basically anything that it catches. The skimmer basket perhaps plays one of the most important roles on a swimming pool as it safeguards
Cozy Throws to Warm Up Your Patio
Stay outdoors longer with a warm and cozy throw. Choose from one of the autumn colors in our specially curated guide.
Directions for an HTH Pool Test
HTH-brand testing kits help pool and spa owners record the main chemical levels used in maintaining a body of water. The kit tests for sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, hardness and stabilizer levels. Using the HTH test kit involves obtaining a sample of the pool water from a suitable depth, applying the c
How to Hack in "Pool Tycoon" in Roblox
There are a large number of humanoid gaming environments available to play in on the Web-based game, "Roblox." One of those games is the Pool Tycoon game that allows players to amass varying amounts of Roblox currency (Robux) by performing different tasks. Like many other games on "Roblox," many pla
How to Acid Wash My Pool
Acid washing a pool involves using a strong acid to strip away a thin layer of your pool's plaster, revealing a new, white layer of plaster. You do not want to acid wash your pool every year, as this constant stripping away of layer after layer of plaster would eventually weaken the lining of your p
How to Install Rubber Pond Liners
Flexible pond liners are commonly made out of butyl rubber. There are many benefits to using a flexible pond liner to line your pond. Choosing to line your pond with a rubber liner means that you will not be bound by the manufacturer's design, as you would be with a preformed PVC pond liner. Rubber
Pros & Cons of an In-Ground Swimming Pool
In-ground swimming pools are often a hotly contested home feature. They help define a landscape or backyard, and they can add a whole new atmosphere to a yard--which some find positive and others find to be a nuisance.
Black in Pool Water - What's it From and How Can I Get Rid of It?
Black in pool water is generally caused by a high level of manganese. Most pool colour dis-figurations are actually the result of oxidized metals in the water. These colour changes generally appear when the pool is initially filled or after a shock treatment. This is because if the pool contains met
Backyard Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Safety - Seven Things You Need to Know
Each year, hundreds of children drown in backyard swimming pools and hot tubs. Many of these fatalities are preventable if only parents and other adults would take the time to learn a few simple safety rules. So, for those of you who have a pool or hot tub on your property, here are seven things you
How to Find the Perfect Hot Tub For Sale For Your Home
Gone are the days when hot tubs used to be a luxury. Today, everyday people can get their own hot tub and enjoy its many benefits. One thing you have to remember though when shopping for your own tub is that they vary in prices but you can avail of great discounts and bargains by knowing exactly whe
10 Tips for Electrical Safety
Electricity is a powerful force, which requires safety procedures.electricity image by toki from Fotolia.comOur daily activities are fueled by electricity. We need it for lighting, powering appliances, computers, and air conditioning. We have become so accustomed to electricity that we...
How to Install a Livewell Aerator Pump
When fishing for long periods of time on a boat with live bait, it's important to keep the bait alive. To do so, many fisherman install bait wells, or livewells, on their boats. A livewell uses an aerator pump to keep bait fish alive. Livewell aerator pumps essentially work in the same way that aqua
The Necessity of Pool Chemicals
There are two main pool chemicals you can choose from to maintain the water in swimming pools today. They are chlorine and bromine. Without one or the other you risk having contaminated water not fit to swim in which can cause disease or infection.
How to Separate Stacked Buckets
Plastic buckets can serve several purposes, both inside and outside of the home. They can be used to pick up autumn leaves, clean the kitchen floor and can be stacked and placed out of the way for future use. Unfortunately, when the plastic buckets are stacked they can create a seal much the same wa
Where Did the Idea of the Sauna Come From?
At some point in their long history as a people, the Finns came up with an idea that would prove a gift to all mankind: the sauna. No one knows when the custom began. Surely, it was like many other customs and evolved over long centuries. Perhaps it started shortly after the discovery of fire or lat
How to Make Waterfall Centerpieces
Create a unique focal point for your table setting by making waterfall centerpieces. Complement your table scape with the soft sounds of water trickling over colorful glass stones, natural river rock or elegant crystal glasses. Your main components are a reservoir to hold the water and a pump to cir
How do I Repair an Easy-Flo Vacuum?
The Easy-Flo vacuum system is a central vacuuming system that provides inlets to each room in a house. Only the wand and hoses of the vacuum are transported from room to room, since the canister and motor of the vacuum are mounted in the basement. While the Easy-Flo system is designed to be relative
How to Make Your Plastic Pond and Waterfalls Look Like Stone and Rocks
Plastic ponds and waterfalls fill landscapes with the tranquil sound of flowing water. Use them as a focal point in a flower bed or as a relaxing feature beside a patio. Water is a natural feature that fits right in among plants, but the plastic makes the pond stick out, emphasizing that it is not a
Properly Winterizing a Portable Swimming Pool
There is a lot of confusion about properly winterizing a portable swimming pool these days. Many customers are given improper advice by local pool stores. Not because they mean to cause damage, but simply because most of the employees are only familiar with the old fashioned metal-sided pool that ha