Pools/Spas
Please Note: Questions & Answers shown below are samples from My Home Improvement markets throughout North America and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of local experts in any specific market.Questions 1 - 10
Applying Glass Tile Mosaic to Mat For Swimming Pool
I am starting a glass tile project. I want to assemble glass tile to a mat background, then to the topside of the swimming pool. What do I attach the tile to the mat with? I plan on using white thinset with additive for placement of the tile to the pool. Any advice,...
Best way to Reface a Hot Tub with Synthetic Wood?
I'm replacing red wood for synthetic wood. What's the best way to go about it ?
Black Flakes in Residential Jet Tub
I have a tub with 6 jets 15 years old. It works, but when you put the jets on, black flakes fill up the tub from the inner workings. I had it cleaned and sanitized and it still has the problem. What is wrong?
Calculating Pool Size
How can I calculate the size, in gallons, of my in ground swimming pool?
Chlorinator Problems
I am a new pool owner and my chlorinator is not working properly. The chlorine is not working its way to the pool for some reason....
Chlorine Amount In Pool
How much chlorine should I be putting in an 18' above ground pool?
Converting Pool to Saltwater
I am wanting to put saltwater in my pool, but my pool man will not show up for work. If I put chlorine in for now what will I have to do to swap it to saltwater? Will it be better to just wait on him or go on with chlorine for now?
Cooling Black Concrete Sourrounding Pool
I have black concrete surrounding my pool. The concrete is very hot during the summer months. Is there anything I can do to the concrete to cool it?
Emptying Chlorinated Water On The Environment
I recently purchased a home with an older type hot tub. We filled it and because we're not using it I want to empty it -- is the water safe to empty onto grass, trees, etc. If not, is there something to add to the water to neutralize the chlorine? Thx....
Emptying Pool
The person who cleans my pool wants to empty the pool to get some stains off the bottom is this necessary and if so what is an acceptable cost to do it?
