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A swimming pool is a lot of fun, but like any body of water it poses some dangers. By following a few guidelines, much of the danger can be eliminated. This page discusses some of the most common sources of... The ionizer is a device that releases trace amounts of silver and copper ions into the pool to kill bacteria and algae. The big advantage of a swimming pool ionizer is that it allows for a large reduction in chemical... The chemicals that generate the sanitizing power of chlorine require special care because they are toxic. This problem is partly responsible for the current popularity of salt water pools. Salt water swimming pools are not chlorine-free pools, but rather they... New techniques in pool construction have let the range of {{post id="inground-swimming-pools-construction" text="inground pool"}} shapes go way beyond the classic rectangle, oval or kidney designs that were popular in the past. This is particularly true for concrete pools that have... The advent of quality automatic swimming pool cleaners is partially responsible for the sharp rise in backyard swimming pool popularity. A swimming pool becomes much more of a liability than a source of enjoyment if it significantly increases your chore... Swimming pool slides are a very popular addition to the poolside. They are a much safer alternative to the diving board and can also be enjoyed by children and adults alike. However, like diving boards, swimming pool slides also require... Like any body of water, swimming pools tend to gain heat energy from the sun during the day and cool off at night. Pools lose heat at night due to energy that radiates out and also because of water that... Swimming pool covers serve some very useful functions that make them the most important of all swimming pool accessories. Covers keep swimming pools clean and free of rainwater, snowmelt and debris such as leaves and sand, thereby reducing cleaning effort... For a long time, swimming pools were typically a liability rather than an asset when selling your house. This was because there were many more people who didn’t want a swimming pool than those who did. Swimming pool designs were... Ease of construction and cleaning are the two big advantages of in-ground fiberglass swimming pools. However, they are not as long lasting as the more traditionally constructed concrete swimming pools. Fiberglass pools are often more expensive too. The appeal of... keep looking »