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Swimming Pools & Spas
From stock tank pools to large grottos: Test the pH, clean the filter, and design a swimming oasis with our pool maintenance guides and design inspiration.
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20 Incredible Indoor Pool Designs
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How to Paint a Pool to Give It a Total Refresh
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Make Your Pool Sparkle by Vacuuming It Correctly
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Big Ideas for 33 Small Pool Designs
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How Much Does an Above-Ground Pool Cost?
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What's the Difference Between Jacuzzis, Hot Tubs, and Spas?
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14 Reasons You Need a Stock Tank Pool
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32 Clever Stock Tank Pool Designs and Ideas
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50 Spectacular Swimming Pool Waterfalls & Water Features
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50 Pool Designs to Make Your Dream Yard a Reality
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The 25 Most Amazing Modern Pool Designs
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23 Above-Ground Pools With Decks
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How to Contact an Above-Ground Pool Company
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A Guide to 12 Typs of Swimming Pools
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The Pros and Cons of Natural Swimming Pools
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What Type of Pool Is a Spool?
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Discover 9 Things You Should Consider Before Using a Hot Tub
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How to Design the Perfect Lap Pool
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How to Backwash a Pool for Easy Maintenance
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Reasons for Pool Coping and Edging
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Keep Your Above-Ground Pool in Top Shape
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What Are the 4 Types of Inground Pools?
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10 Smart Reasons to Get a Pool Cover Now
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Use a Convenient Test Kit to Check Water Quality in Your Pool
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What Is Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Used for in Pools?
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How to Clean Pool Tile at the Waterline for a Sparkling Swimming Pool
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Which Type of Pool Cleaning System Should You Buy?
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Selecting and Installing an Above-Ground Swimming Pool
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Swimming Pools: Discover 24 Great Ideas for Rectangular Designs
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Why You Need a Pool Skimmer for Your Pool
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9 Popular Swimming Pool Shapes and Designs
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How Much Does an In-Ground Pool Cost?
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How to Drain a Pool
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Free Chlorine vs. Total Chlorine
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Try These 23 Beautiful Mediterranean Pool Designs
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How to Install a Hot Tub
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Really Good Reasons to Get Rid of Your Pool
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Where to Buy Pool Supplies
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Identifying and Destroying Swimming Pool Algae
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How Your Pool's Plumbing System Works
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Building a Pool
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How to Choose a Hot Tub Location
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Learn the Best Way to Open a Pool for the Season
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10 Rules for Swimming Pool Etiquette
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8 Smart Tips for Landscaping Near Swimming Pools
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How to Build an In-Ground Swimming Pool: An Overview
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Why You Should Check for Leaks in Your Pool Even If It's Not Obvious
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What to Consider Before Buying a Pool Slide
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What Is a Pool House?
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What Each Part of Your Swimming Pool Does
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What Is a Freeform Swimming Pool?
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Learn All About the Kidney-Shaped Swimming Pool
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Chlorine Might Be Hard to Find This Summer—Here's How to Know If a Saltwater Pool Is Right for You