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How To Install Coping

Putting together an inground pool and need help installing the coping? Our guide on how to install pool coping will help get your coping installed quickly and cleanly. If you are still debating on your coping style or options start here. 

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Steel vs. Polymer Swimming Pool Wall Kits

Which will it be—a steel or polymer pool kit? This is one of the main decisions you'll need to make in designing your swimming pool, as the walls make up your pool's primary structure. They're the part that gets buried in the ground and holds the...

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What Should I Use To Build My Swimming Pool Bottom?

By Zan

When you're building your swimming pool, one important aspect to think of is what you will build your swimming pool bottom out of. While many options exist, some are better than others. And if you want your pool to last, building a strong foundation...

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Filling Up Your Swimming Pool

By Greg

Filling your swimming pool can be time-consuming and will take a considerable amount of water. It is important to make sure that you follow some important steps to ensure your pool is filled correctly. Not only will this save you time and money, but...

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How To Add a Handrail to an Existing Swimming Pool

By Zan
There are several ways to install a handrail on your existing pool deck. These options range from labor intensive and expensive to simple and inexpensive.
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Designing Your Pool Bottom: Shapes and Terms

Considering a swimming pool this year but aren’t sure what the different pool bottom descriptions mean? There are a few standard bottoms to choose from, here is a list of those common pool bottoms: Standard, Wedge, Sports, Play, Flat Bottom, and...

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Help! How Do I Measure the Corner Radius of My Pool?

Perhaps you are in the process of measuring your swimming pool, have come across the corners, and you're not sure how to measure them. Or perhaps you're getting ready to measure your swimming pool and just want to research how to do it. Either way,...

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Do Freeform Steel Pools Need Bracing at Each Joint?

I have been asked this question many times over the years, as some online dealers offer freeform pools with bracing only on the reverse radius and not on the radius.

This will reduce the cost of and average pool kit by a few hundred dollars, however...

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Are Main Drains and Skimmers Required for Inground Pools?

By Debbie

Main drains and skimmers are used to help filter the water in your swimming pool. The two main drains, if you have them, should be located in the deepest section of your swimming pool about three feet apart. Skimmers are located on the swimming pool...

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How to Install an Inground Pool Light and Niche

These instructions are strictly for inground vinyl liner pools with steel or polymer walls. Before starting, here are some common things to be aware of:

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