Homeowners/DIY: Page 2

Five Filter Boosters

Five basics of filter efficiency to help keep pools and spas clean and clear.

March 25, 2021

What is the difference between the filter on the left and the filter on the right? A good long soak in a solution designed to loosen oils, grease and crusted debris, followed by a thorough rinse.

A Guide to Painting Pools and Decks

Painting is a simple and cost-effective way for customers to renovate their pool and deck.

January 7, 2021

This before and after photo set shows a pool painted in suburban Chicago by All Seasons Pools and Spas. It depicts the extensive prep work required of a quality paint job, and the beautiful final result it ensures. Photo courtesy All Seasons

3 Most Common Myths About Natural Swimming Pools

Natural swimming pools and ponds continue to grow in popularity in North America due to the unique characteristics that separate them from traditional pools. As consumers and the trade have become more familiar with the concepts and techniques that are used in building NSPs, several fictions have cropped up in articles on the topic, and these are sometimes forwarded on in discussion by those still learning about these natural vessels.

December 15, 2020

Photos courtesy BioNova Natural Pools

Tech Notes: Scary Pool Stories

In light of Halloween, beware of these scary pool stories.

October 29, 2020

Does anyone want to go for a swim? This is an example of how a scary pool can happen when clear well water with a high iron content fills the pool and is shocked with chlorine. (Photo courtesy Jim Egan)

How to Fix 'Milky' Pool Water (Without Draining)

How to reduce the calcium hardness level in a pool without draining.

July 18, 2019

Cloud of “milky” calcium carbonate spreads in a pool as it diffuses.

10 Solutions for Sloping Yards

There’s plenty of ways to transform a hilly backyard into a one-of-a-kind landscape.

May 23, 2017

Why Pool Pumps Overheat — And What You Can Do To Stop It (Part II)

In the second half of our series, we address how to troubleshoot overheating pumps.

May 18, 2017

Aq417 Pumps Smoke Opener Feat

Why Pool Pumps Overheat — And What You Can Do to Stop It

Is your pool pump running too hot? What it means and what to do next.

April 3, 2017

Aq417 Pumps Smoke Opener Feat

Key Misunderstandings and Problems in Pool Water Chemistry (Part II)

How do I prevent pH from decreasing? Does liquid chlorine raise the pH of water? Can I use trichlor as a main source of chlorine? Chemist Bob Lowry answers those questions and more.

December 12, 2016

Key Misunderstandings and Problems in Pool Water Chemistry (Part I)

How much chlorine does a pool need? How can I quickly balance water? Why is the pH always going up? A chemist answers these questions and more.

December 8, 2016

Using Air and Acid to Quickly Get Perfect pH/Alkalinity

You really can nail down pH and alkalinity using just air and muriatic acid.

September 6, 2016

Water Drop6 Tile

Eco-friendly approaches to clean pool water

Eco-friendly approaches to pleasant pool water

September 18, 2010

Page 2 of 2

C4 Aqua Live Header Web

AQUA Live to Take Over NASCAR Hall of Fame

The industry is set to take over the NASCAR Hall of Fame and turn it into a big pool and spa party.

4 Q 622 Aq F3 Water Testing Header Web

Mythbusters: Pool Chemistry Truisms That Don't Pass the Sniff Test

Shooting the ADA swimming pool at The Ridge at Pinehurst Assisted Living Facility, Lakewood, Colo. Significantly reduced dust in an enclosed interior allowed the contractor to use more than one nozzleman and other trades to continue working within the same space, ultimately accelerating the job.

Shooting a Better Shell

Shutterstock 454752859

California Pool Industry Water Crisis Getting Worse

1 A 622 Aq Tech Notes 1 Web

Fighting Recreational Water Illnesses

Buyer's Guide

Find manufacturers and suppliers in the most extensive searchable database in the industry.

Content Library

Dig through our best stories from the magazine, all sorted by category for easy surfing.

Content Library